Marco Veerratti recently shared an anecdote about a memorable evening spent with Neymar, Messi and Di Maria, revealing a secret in the columns of the Gazzetta dello Sport. Former Juventus player, currently based in Qatar, remembers an evening in Ibiza in 2021. He had dinner with Neymar, Leandro Paredes and Angel Di Maria, and the idea was to convince Lionel Messi to join them in Paris. Veerratti describes this evening as “fantastic, almost magical”, highlighting the friendly atmosphere and lively discussion between the players.

According to Veerratti, Neymar told Marco that they were having dinner with Messi that night. At the table, they shared a pleasant moment and actively encouraged Messi to consider a transfer to Paris. The atmosphere was relaxed and full of hope for the future of the Argentine player. This evening marked a key moment, as it is part of a context where Messi was already thinking about his future at FC Barcelona.

The anecdote takes a special turn when Veerratti reveals that the day after this evening he learned the growing problems between Messi and Barcelona. Nevertheless, Neymar had then called Veerratti to tell him that Messi was coming to see them at home. This story highlights the importance of this evening in Ibiza, which seems to have been a catalyst in Messi’s final decision to join Paris Saint-Germain.