Marco Verratti to Barcelona: Transfer move backed by Paolo Maldini
GETTY Barcelona transfer news: Marco Verratti is being eyed by Barcelona
The 24-year-old Italy midfielder wants to leave Paris St-Germain and Barca are eyeing a move.
PSG are adamant they won’t sell because they want to keep their big names at the club.
But Maldini thinks his countryman will become even better if he makes a move to the Nou Camp.
"Verratti is extraordinary, with qualities that I appreciate very much," Maldini told Calciomercato.com.
"I think he is destined to improve if he leaves Paris to try a new experience
"Barcelona would be, of course, an ideal destination for him and I think he too would be a perfect player for Barcelona."
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