In the bustling transfer market, Al Hilal’s ambition knows no bounds as they edge closer to securing the signature of Marco Verratti from Paris Saint-Germain.
The Saudi Pro League continues to lure top European talents with lucrative contracts, and Verratti is poised to become the latest addition to their formidable squad.
According to reports from reliable source Fabrizio Romano, the Italian midfielder is on the brink of finalizing a three-year deal with Al Hilal, forming a formidable midfield trio alongside Ruben Neves and Sergej Milinkovic-Savic, both already signed from Wolves and Lazio, respectively.
EXCLUSIVE: Marco Verratti to Al Hilal, deal at advanced stages! Saudi club now closing in on agreement with PSG for the Italian midfielder 🚨🔵🇸🇦 #AlHilal
Three year contract offered to Verratti, documents to be prepared/checked soon.
Here we go soon — if all goes to plan. pic.twitter.com/ninO5Loyo1
— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) July 26, 2023
However, amid staggering offers, Al Hilal’s hopes of capturing Kylian Mbappe have been dashed, as the young star has turned down a jaw-dropping deal worth nearly £1 billion, leaving the Saudi club to refocus their ambitions.