Gianni Balzarini stated that Marco Verratti currently plays for Al-Duhail and earns a salary of 30 million per year, which Balzarini said is the main obstacle for a move. Balzarini also mentioned that Verratti would have to give up the 30 million annual salary to join Juventus. Furthermore, Balzarini said that Juventus is Verratti's favorite team and that if Verratti were open to the move, Juventus would probably consider him.

According to 'sportmediaset', Marco Verratti is among the candidates being considered as a winter reinforcement for Juventus Turin. Verratti is currently under contract with the Qatari club Al Duhail SC. The Italian club is searching for a creative player for its central midfield, and the 33-year-old Italian international is one of several players linked with the team. Other players linked with the team include Marcelo Brozovic and Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg. Verratti joined Al Duhail in July 2025. Verratti has a current market value of €10.00m, according to Transfermarkt. The midfielder has made 55 appearances for Italy, scoring 3 goals. He has provided 3 assists in 8 Stars League games this season.