There are two very clear reasons why Inter Milan will not move to sign Marco Verratti despite a few recent rumours.
Today’s print edition of Turin-based newspaper Tuttosport, via FCInterNews, identify the former Paris Saint-Germain midfielder’s age and wages as decisive factors.
This week, a report emerged from Spanish outlet Marca suggesting that Inter could make a shock January move for Al-Arabi midfielder Verratti.
Verratti joined Al-Arabi from Paris Saint-Germain last summer.
However, it has not been an altogether happy time for the Italian international there. Al-Arabi are currently languishing towards the bottom of the Qatari Stars League table.
Therefore, Verratti reportedly wants out. And a move to Serie A could make sense for the 32-year-old.
Two Clear Reasons Inter Milan Won’t Sign Marco Verratti
Verratti is an Italian international, and came through the youth ranks of Italian team Pescara.
However, despite that, he has never played in Serie A. He made the move to PSG in the summer of 2012 straight from Serie B, and then spent the bulk of his career – more than a decade – in Serie B.
But the prospect of Verratti playing in the Italian top flight could be enticing.
Therefore, the links to Italian champions Inter might make a measure of sense.
But in reality, there are two giant obstacles.
First of all, there is the matter of Verratti’s age. The Italian international is 32 years old.
Inter owners Oaktree Capital have made clear that they want to focus on much young players.
And then there are Verratti’s gargantuan €30 million net per season wages.
Even if the Italian international were to accept a huge wage cut, this would still be well out of reach for Inter.
