Paris Saint-Germain is reportedly open to allowing defender Marquinhos to depart the club this summer, as interest from Saudi Arabia intensifies. The Brazilian center-back has been a fixture for PSG for over a decade.
Marquinhos, age 30, has represented the Paris club since arriving in 2013, making him a symbol of the team's recent era. He has served as captain and has been a part of the club's domestic successes.
PSG currently competes in the semi-finals of the UEFA Champions League. The team is scheduled to face English club Arsenal in the first leg of their tie this week.
This current Champions League campaign may represent Marquinhos' final opportunity to win the trophy with Paris Saint-Germain, according to a report by L’Équipe.
Interest from Saudi Arabian clubs was notable last summer, with Marquinhos ultimately choosing to remain with the Ligue 1 champions at the Parc des Princes.
That interest from the Gulf State has not subsided; instead, it has reportedly grown in recent months.
Amid this rising interest, Paris Saint-Germain’s position regarding their captain has shifted. While previously considered untouchable, the club is now open to the possibility of his departure during the upcoming summer transfer window.
This information was reported earlier today in an article detailing the situation. Further reports also covered PSG's changing stance on the player's future.
