Quotes from Marco Verratti

It is a pleasure to be compared to a player like Xavi.

Compared to Pirlo, I can't even throw a ball. I like to learn from him about what to do ahead of time.

The Champions League is made up of cycles and experience to be acquired.

Training under Conte is strange - there's a lot of tactical work. In that respect, though, he is one of the best coaches I have ever had.

The Premier League is fascinating and I follow it closely.

The Premier League is really strong but I'm not a player who likes new challenges just for the sake of it.

Everyone has their own way of preparing.

My debut was against England back in 2012.

I really like Kylian and wish him a wonderful career. He deserves it as a player and as a person.

Anyone who comes to Paris Saint-Germain knows there will be a lot of pressure, and that comes with having big targets.

Apart from the talent God has given Mbappe, he is a very professional boy, he always plays with the desire to score whether in training or in a match. He listens a lot. He already has, I think, everything needed in football. He knows how to stay focused, how to get into the game.

It's nice when big teams are interested in you but my priority was always to stay at PSG.

Each manager has a different way of doing things with his players, of making them understand things.

All coaches have a different way of going to the players, to make them understand things. Sometimes with Emery it was a little complicated.

Matuidi is a midfielder of international importance that has everything and gives it all. He is physically strong, intelligent, always progressive with the ball.

I have always said that if I feel good in one place, I don't need to go elsewhere.

If you take the pleasure of risk away from me, I'd be better off going home.

I have known a lot of coaches, but Tuchel gets to get into the players' heads quickly. You want to listen to him. And give 100% because he gives himself thoroughly.

It's nice when a big team like Real Madrid is interested in you, but I decided to win with Paris.

Giorgio and Leonardo are two players who really help us out a lot. They have great experience, they get stronger with age and we are very lucky to have them on our side.

I'm very happy and proud to represent PSG because we're a great team.

We have lofty goals, and we thrive on that.

I made the best choice coming to PSG, and after almost two years I have no doubts about it. I've been very well received, I'm playing and wearing the jersey of a side that can win it all.

I want to go to the World Cup with Italy, but I know the competition will be fierce.