Courted for years by the greats of Europe, Marquinhos was seriously approached by Saudi Arabia last summer. Loyal to PSG, the Brazilian seems to want to end his career there. However, he could receive a fantastic offer from outside in the coming months…
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For several years, Marquinhos has been a key player for PSG. Courted by prestigious teams like FC Barcelona and Manchester United, the Brazilian defender has always shown unwavering loyalty to the Parisian club. Regardless of the financial proposals, Marquinhos wants to devote his career to Paris, where he feels perfectly good.
A crazy first offer
Last summer, a Saudi club, whose name has not been revealed, reportedly sent an XXL proposal to secure the services of Marquinhos. Despite an astronomical salary and a sporting project built around him, the 29-year-old chose to remain loyal to Paris. This refusal is a continuation of his commitment to PSG, where he has worn the captain's armband for several seasons. “Marqui” seems determined to write his name in the history of the capital club, where he is already a legend.
2025: a new Saudi attempt?
Despite a clear and immediate refusal last summer, Marquinhos would still be in the sights of Saudi Arabia. And it is rumored that a fantastic offer could be made in the coming months for the Brazilian defender. At 30, the Auriverde international is beginning the last major chapter of his career. After chasing a Champions League for 10 long years, in vain, could Marquinhos get tired and choose to take the biggest check of his entire life? Nothing is less certain…