Paris Saint-Germain midfielder Marco Verratti has revealed he was close to joining Barcelona in the summer of 2016, but eventually turned them down.
The Italy star, who is currently on international duty with the Azzurri preparing to take on Liechtenstein in a Euro 2020 qualifier following an impressive performance against Greece, has been in imposing form for Paris Saint-Germain so far this season.
And, speaking in an interview with L'Equipe as relayed by Calciomercato, Verratti revealed he had been the subject of some considerable interest from Barca back in 2016, and that he considered making the switch.