​PSG midfielder Marco Verratti has expressed his desire to join Barcelona amid interest from the Catalan club and rivals Real Madrid, according to ​Don Balon.





The former Pescara playmaker is reportedly eager to play alongside Lionel Messi, particularly after his match-winning display and dramatic last-minute goal in last weekend's Clasico.

Don Balon claim Verratti has now told his agent to make sure that a move to Barcelona happens in the upcoming summer transfer window.





Verratti is also believed to idolise Barcelona midfielder Andres Iniesta, another player that could make the allure of the Nou Camp impossible to resist.





The Italy international has often drawn comparisons with Iniesta, and Barcelona could see him as a potential long-term replacement for their long-serving midfielder.

Verratti is eight years younger than Iniesta at 24, and the latter has seen his number of games decline this season, with just 10 La Liga starts to his name.





PSG, however, are understandably believed to be reluctant to sell one of their stand out performers of recent years, and are likely to demand a considerable fee.





But Barcelona now seem clear favourites to sign Verratti, who appears to be determined to leave for the current La Liga champions come the end of the season.

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