Marco Verratti won't sign for Real Madrid, will stay at PSG

Marco Verratti has distanced himself from reported interest from Real Madrid, saying he remains committed to Paris Saint-Germain.

The Italy midfielder, 23, missed much of last season with a groin injury but that has not prevented speculation about his future this summer.

'I'm flattered that a club like Real Madrid is interested in me," Verratti told Spanish news agency EFE. "But I have made the decision to stay in Paris and be successful with PSG. Before I get tired or the club doesn't want me any more, I want to win something big here."



Four straight Ligue 1 titles and five domestic cups have not sated Verratti's appetite for trophies and he is desperate to help PSG prove themselves outside of France.

"Until we've won the Champions League I want to stay here," he continued. "That's the goal I've set for myself.

"I want to win with this team because they are a bit like a family to me."

While Verratti will not be heading to Madrid, PSG coach Unai Emery hopes to persuade forward Jese to move in the opposite direction.