The Italy international indicated that he wants compatriot Claudio Ranieri to taste silverware and didn't rule out the possibility of a move to England in the future
Paris Saint-Germain midfielder Marco Verratti says he wants Leicester City to win the Premier League title this season, admitting he is a fan of the Foxes and manager Claudio Ranieri.
Leicester are the surprise package of the league this season and currently sit five points clear at the top of the table with nine games left to go, despite having been close to relegation last year.
And 23-year-old Verratti says he is a keen follower of the English top flight and is fascinated by Leicester's "spirit and sacrifice", adding that he would love to see a happy ending to their "beautiful tale".
"The Premier League is fascinating and I follow it closely," the midfielder told The Guardian. "This season is strange, with no team managing to leave the rest behind.
"I’m fascinated by Leicester, it’s a beautiful football tale – and they’ve got an Italian manager. It’s a team where everybody helps, with a great spirit and sacrifice. They just never stop running.
"Let’s hope they will be rewarded for that. I’m a fan and I hope Ranieri wins the title."
But while a fan of Leicester and English football, Verratti has revealed he is not looking for a move to the Premier League, though it could be an option later in his career.
"Of course the Premier League is really strong, but I’m not a player who likes new challenges just for the sake of it. The future will tell," he added.
- Goal