Marco Verratti will wear the PSG jersey for a few more years. The capital club announced the extension of the Italian midfielder’s contract until 2026, just before the kick-off on Wednesday of the match against Strasbourg.
“PSG and its president Nasser Al-Khelaïfi are happy to announce a Christmas present, the extension until 2026 from Marco Verratti”, launched the announcer from the Parc des Princes a few minutes from the start of the meeting counting for the 16th day of Ligue 1. Verratti’s contract, which arrived in 2012, initially lasted until 2024.
Jean-Marc Pilorget’s record in sight
With this extension, the 30-year-old “Little Owl” should break the record for games played for PSG, held by Jean-Marc Pilorget (435). The Italian indeed played his 399th meeting in red and blue against Racing.
“This is very good news for the club and for the coach that I am,” said Christophe Galtier. “Marco, we may call him “Marc” at some point, he is very Parisian, Paris Saint-Germain. A few years ago Carlo Ancelotti told me about an exceptional player, ten years later he is exceptional, surely the best in his position in the world. »
A “central role in the history” of the club
“It is an immense pride to extend my contract with Paris Saint-Germain,” reacted Verratti in a statement from the club. “It was obvious to me that my story would continue to be written here”. “Marco has played a central role in the history and success of the club over the past ten years,” commented President Al-Khelaïfi.