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Christophe Galtier spoke on Sunday, after the victory of Paris Saint-Germain against Auxerre (5-0, 15th day of Ligue 1), on the extension of the contract of one of his executives.
The confessions of Christophe Galtier on an extension. Sunday, at the end of Paris Saint-Germain’s victory against AJ Auxerre at the Parc des Princes (5-0, 15th day of Ligue 1), the Parisian coach stopped in front of the media on the future of one of his players. The French coach spoke of the extension of Italian midfielder Marco Verratti, considered to be on the right track. The former Nice technician does not hide his desire to see the 30-year-old player continue the adventure, which began in July 2012.
“I think Marco is very happy in Paris”
“I can’t express myself. I know that the club has a real desire to extend Marco. I think Marco is very happy in Paris. It is an important element. I have always said that he is elusive (…) He is very important in our construction, with his ability to defend while advancing. Marco is just like our fantastic front three. We have an exceptional midfield. He is the best in the world in this register. When we have this privilege, we do everything to keep it. I ask him to be what he is, a natural leader, a player with great determination. He is someone who loves the game. He is also an exceptional partner and it shows every day in training.
Negotiations between Marco Verratti and Paris Saint-Germain over new deal are well advanced, confirmed as called by @theteam. ??? #PSG
Verratti, open to stay and sign new contract — it’s not fully done yet but talks are in progress. pic.twitter.com/3K6MLwAp0j
— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) November 13, 2022
Currently linked until June 2024 with the leader of Ligue 1, Marco Verratti has played 398 games in all competitions with Paris Saint-Germain (11 goals), including 261 league games (7 goals). The former member of Palermo remains the oldest of the players present in the workforce, since it should be remembered that “Little Hibou” had landed in the wake of the arrival of QSI at the head of the club. Since the start of the 2022-2023 season, the transalpine international has taken part in 20 matches, for 14 appearances in Ligue 1.
