Who is Verratti?
Marco Verratti is a young Italian central midfielder who plays for French champions PSG. Verratti is only twenty years old and already has seven caps to his name with a solitary international goal which came against the Netherlands. Verratti stands at only 5 foot 5 inches, but who is a noticeable character on the pitch.
Verratti was born in Pescara, Italy. He is a technically gifted playmaker who plays deep in midfield, just like fellow team mate Andrea Pirlo and has excellent agility and notable passing skills. The young Italian developed in the Pescara youth system, making his senior debut at the tender age of 16. He became a regular first choice player for Pescara as he developed into a key player for them. His exceptional performances and potential lead to the his signing at French champions PSG. He signed a 5 year deal, keeping him at the club until 2017, however Verratti has signed a 1 year extension with PSG keeping him at the Parc des Princes until 2018.
Style of play:
Verratti is a typical defensive midfielder, who is a deep lying but with the ability to pull the strings further behind other midfielders, and play makes for those in front.
While on the ball, Verratti is very calm and composed, he often picks out the perfect pass for his team mates. The PSG man averages a total of 58 passes per game, which 67% are played forward and is a very positive player, wanting to create chances.
Similarly, Verratti plays like idol and team mate Andrea Pirlo. Some say Marco Verratti is Andrea Pirlo’s replacement for the Italian national team.
What does the future hold?
Verratti is locked under the Parc des Princes up until 2018, however there is interests from many Italian giants. After Pirlo’s retirement, Italy champions Juventus may be in for young future prospect but whom might pay a hefty fee. There is also interest from AC Milan.
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