Marco Verratti apologises to PSG fans over agent calling him a ‘prisoner’ at Ligue 1 club
Unclear if the Italian will complete Nou Camp move
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MARCO VERRATTI has apologised to Paris Saint-Germain fans over his agent's conduct this summer.
The Italian has been linked with moves to Barcelona and Chelsea this summer and was reported to be refusing to return to pre-season training.
But the midfielder has taken the surprising step of denying those rumours - saying he is completely happy to be staying in the French capital.
Agent Donato Di Campli had hit out at PSG chairman Nasser Al-Khelaifi, claiming that Verratti was a "prisoner of the Emir at PSG.
But Verratti hit back, saing: "I saw what my agent said and I just want to say that they are not my words at all.
"I want to apologise to everyone at the club: the president, the fans and the players.
"I am very happy here. We go back to training now. I am thrilled to be back here and start working again.
"I know the club trusts me and I really want to apologise once again.
Marco Verratti factfile
- He was born in Pescara, Italy in 1992.
- The 24-year-old played for Manoppello, Manoppello Arabona and Pescara at youth level.
- Verratti played for Pescara from for four years after turning proffessional in 2008.
- He then joined Paris Saint-Germain in 2012, for a reported £10.5millon.
- Verratti represented Italy at U19s, U20s and at Under 21s level before playing for the seniors.
- The midfielder has won Ligue 1 four times
- Verratti is known for being a sharp, agile and technical midfielder.
"I have a lot of respect for Paris Saint-Germain. I became the player I am today thanks to the club and that’s why I am deeply sorry.
"They were not my words and he (my agent) made a big mistake.
"I hope that this will not happen again … I will do my best as I always do for the club."
Previous reports had stated that Verratti had even rejected the offer of a new deal from the Ligue 1 club.
