Overview
- Italian outlet Corriere dello Sport reports that Juan Román Riquelme has initiated negotiations for Marco Verratti.
- Verratti plays for Al Duhail in Qatar on a deal running until June 2026, with reports indicating he is open to leaving before it expires.
- The approach is described as early-stage with no official confirmation from Boca, the player, or Al Duhail.
- Argentine coverage highlights that Verratti’s ties to former PSG teammates now at Boca—Leandro Paredes, Edinson Cavani and Ander Herrera—may help advance talks.
- Analyses stress major financial and organizational hurdles for Boca, including the cost of an elite contract and current uncertainties with an interim coach and squad planning.