With his contract at Al-Arabi set to expire in June, Marco Verratti could be on his way back to Europe. After being pushed out by Luis Enrique in the summer of 2023, the Italian midfielder moved to Qatar, where he has continued to deliver strong performances.

This season, he has already played 14 matches, scoring 4 goals and providing 4 assists, all while maintaining his signature combative style with multiple bookings. However, with no contract extension in sight, his future seems increasingly likely to be away from the Gulf region.

As a free agent this summer, Verratti has already attracted interest from several clubs across Europe and beyond. Inter Milan has shown interest, while Premier League and La Liga clubs, as well as Brazilian sides Flamengo and Corinthians, are also monitoring his situation.

With an annual salary of around €30 million, a return to Europe would require him to accept a pay cut. Now, the ball is in his court as he weighs his options for the next chapter of his career.