Verratti opens up on PSG’s Champions League triumph

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·30 de outubro de 2025

Verratti opens up on PSG’s Champions League triumph

Marco Verratti, the 32-year-old midfielder from Al-Duhail, spoke to Foot Mercato in an interview published this Thursday. The former Paris Saint-Germain player (2012-2023) naturally discussed the club's current events, including PSG’s victory in the Champions League on May 31st. It was a great moment for him, one in which he feels he played a small part, and which should serve as a foundation for the future.

Verratti: “Each of us has laid a small stone to help this club grow.”

“Was it the joy of victory, the bitterness of not being on the pitch, or a mix of all that? I never had that thought in my head, of telling myself that I didn’t want PSG to win it because I hadn’t won it during my time. The truth is, I am really very close to all the people who have helped Paris Saint-Germain grow, and especially now that I’m in Qatar, I see all these people even more. I know everything that has been done and I’m really happy because, in the end, I think each of us has laid a small stone to help this club grow. The way they won it is magnificent because they deserved it, they won with beautiful football. Before, I had the impression that abroad, PSG was seen as the team that bought players with the obligation to win right away; now, they’ve won with a young team that plays well. Even people who had a bit of hatred towards Paris Saint-Germain, I think they were happy.”

Verratti: “I think the project will start on a strong foundation.”

So can we say that PSG is finally healed from its past traumas? It was like a relief even for me, even though I no longer play for PSG. I think the project will start on a strong foundation. It’s easier to win it again once you’ve won it the first time, because you know you’ve succeeded, you know that with hard work, anything is possible. Even for the new young French players, I think before, they didn’t want to play for PSG. They preferred to play abroad, for Madrid and Barcelona. Today, I think it’s going to be a team that will make a lot of players dream.”

It’s unfortunate to always see this question about possible regrets coming back. Why not simply enjoy the moment, accepting that everyone has their own era? Verratti knows he contributed a lot to PSG, alongside other great players, even if that famous title didn’t come during his time.

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This title, even if it came as part of a renewal with a slightly different approach, didn’t arrive suddenly. There was a whole process behind it to progress in terms of sports, image, and revenue. That’s what mattered in order to succeed this year.

A title that is not an end in itself, as the management, players, and Luis Enrique often remind us. PSG should savor it, but above all, keep moving forward. This title gives them even more credibility as a serious contender. It’s also a success that can attract players, as well as revenue.

One shouldn’t think it’s time to relax, even if it’s a huge milestone. It should serve as a foundation, to gain even more confidence. Perhaps, also, to bring even more demands. Being Champions League winners comes with a certain expectation.

This article was translated into English by Artificial Intelligence. You can read the original version in 🇫🇷 here.