After a long standstill that saw Real Madrid ditch Kylian Mbappe, PSG has finally reinstated the star back in their squad. While the negotiation between the two sides is far from over, the French side will now be looking to put their focus on the ongoing campaign. Although Kylian Mbappe has been restored back into the squad, the same cannot be said for one of his teammates.
Following the departures of Lionel Messi and Neymar Jr., PSG has put their focus on revamping their squad. The team under their new manager, Luis Enrique, has put the focus on youth with some notable names missing out on the team sheet. However, one name from the list comes off a big surprise with Enrique not willing to try the player out, with hopes that the player can be offloaded to Saudi Arabia before the transfer window closes.
Marco Verratti snubbed again as Luis Enrique keeps him out for the 3rd time
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Italian defensive midfielder Marco Verratti has been a key player for PSG for the past few years. The Italian international has made some notable contributions for the side and has been essential in their holding play. However, it seems like the player might be done with the club as new boss Luis Enrique seems to be disinterested in the player’s services.
La convocatoria del PSG para medirse esta noche al Lens:
❌Gonçalo Ramos (lesión)
❌Marco Verratti (decisión técnica).El italiano sigue sin contar para Luis Enrique. Tercer partido consecutivo en el que no entra en la convocatoria. pic.twitter.com/jpanKH976J
— Andrés Onrubia Ramos (@AndiOnrubia) August 26, 2023
The 30-year-old has been sidelined from the first team for the last three games. PSG, roped in Manuel Ugarte this summer, who has been Enrique’s first-choice CDM so far this season, and it appears like the manager had put his trust in the 22-year-old youngster while sidelining Verratti.
Based on multiple reports across French media, Verratti’s time could be coming to an end at the French capital. There has been a huge overhaul at PSG this summer and it seems like Marco Verratti could be on his way out. Meanwhile, star player Kylian Mbappe has been added back to the squad, after Real Madrid made it clear that they will not be making any more transfers this summer.
Real Madrid stands firm on their Kylian Mbappe approach
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While Kylian Mbappe has made it clear that he won’t be renewing his contract with PSG, the club is still not willing to let him leave for free next summer. The French forward is looking for a potential move to Real Madrid, but the Spanish side has been thrown off by PSG’s ridiculous demands.
PSG has slapped a massive $270 million price tag on Mbappe, despite just a year left on his contract. The club is hoping that they can manage to convince the Frenchman to renew his contract with the club. However, the World Cup winner has his eyes set up on a move to Real Madrid.
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While Los Blancos are interested in Mbappe’s services, manager Carlo Ancelotti has made it clear that the team will not be making any more signings this summer. With the recent snub, Mbappe has been forced to stay put at PSG, and it will be interesting to see what the future holds for the French superstar.
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