{"id":141567,"date":"2023-09-11T17:15:37","date_gmt":"2023-09-11T17:15:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/theprojectsworld.com\/?p=141567"},"modified":"2023-09-11T17:15:37","modified_gmt":"2023-09-11T17:15:37","slug":"chelsea-failed-in-last-gasp-transfer-bid-for-marco-verratti-with-psg-midfielder-set-to-join-new-club-in-coming-days-the-sun","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/theprojectsworld.com\/sport\/chelsea-failed-in-last-gasp-transfer-bid-for-marco-verratti-with-psg-midfielder-set-to-join-new-club-in-coming-days-the-sun\/","title":{"rendered":"Chelsea failed in last-gasp transfer bid for Marco Verratti with PSG midfielder set to join new club in coming days | The Sun"},"content":{"rendered":"
CHELSEA failed with a late attempt to sign Marco Verratti and the PSG star is now set to join a new club, according to reports.<\/strong><\/p>\n The midfielder has spent 11 years in the French capital but PSG are ready to cash in.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Verratti, 30, was chased by multiple high profile European clubs this summer but is now closing in on a move to Qatar.<\/p>\n The Italian has agreed personal terms with Al-Arabi ahead of a \u00a338million switch, per Fabrizio Romano.<\/p>\n He has travelled to the Middle East to finalise the transfer, which will include passing a medical.<\/p>\n It is a blow for Chelsea who had tried to sign Verratti on loan, according to L'Equipe.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n Their offer was rejected by PSG who only wanted a permanent transfer.<\/p>\n Bayern Munich's efforts to sign Verratti on loan were thwarted for the same reason.<\/p>\n While Barcelona were also keen to add the Euro 2020 winner to their ranks but could not afford to stump up a substantial transfer fee.<\/p>\n Manchester United were also linked with a surprise move late in the transfer window.<\/p>\n <\/picture>SPEAKING OUT <\/span><\/p>\n <\/span><\/p>\n <\/picture>HAMMER BLOW <\/span><\/p>\n <\/span><\/p>\n <\/picture>KISS SHAME <\/span><\/p>\n <\/span><\/p>\n <\/picture>OLE IN <\/span><\/p>\n <\/span><\/p>\n FREE BETS – BEST BETTING OFFERS AND BONUSES NEW CUSTOMERS<\/strong><\/p>\n But Verratti was always expected to move to the Middle East, with Saudi Arabian giants Al-Ahli favourites for his signature.<\/p>\n Verratti made 416 appearances for PSG and won Ligue Un nine times, and finished as a runner-up in the Champions League in 2020.<\/p>\nREAD MORE IN FOOTBALL<\/span><\/h2>\n
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