Manchester United and Chelsea dealt huge blow as Marquinhos signs new five-year PSG deal until 2022


MANCHESTER UNITED and Chelsea have missed out on landing Brazilian ace Marquinhos.

The Paris Saint-Germain defender has penned a new contract in the French capital until 2022.

Manchester United have reportedly made a £62m bid for Marquinhos
Marquinhos has signed a new contract at PSG until the summer of 2022
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Marquinhos is one defender at the top of Pep Guardiola's shopping list
Marquinhos was highly-sought after with big teams across Europe
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The 23-year-old was being heavily monitored by the Premier League giants and Jose Mourinho’s side launched a £62million bid to capture his signature this summer. 

But mega-rich PSG rejected the bid and Marquinhos’ new contract has effectively ended their chase in the talent.

Barcelona and Juventus were also linked for the Brazil international but the player has proved his commitment to the Ligue 1 side.

Speaking to the club’s official website, he said: “I have always said I’m happy to play for Paris Saint-Germain, and this contract extension is further proof of my commitment to the club.

“I feel very good at this club and with this group of players whom I am with every day.

“I have found here the perfect place to flourish and hope to win many more trophies.

“Over the last four years, I have been able to gauge the progress made at Paris Saint-Germain, which has notably enabled me to get into the national team.

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Jose Mourinho wanted to sign Marquinhos this summer but has been forced to concede defeat
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Marquinhos has recently said that he will not be leaving PSG this summer
Marquinhos has stuck by his word after saying he will not leave PSG
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PSG defender Marquinhos in tears after wife tells him that he's going to be a dad
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Manchester United have already signed Victor Lindelof from Benfica
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Chelsea are close to completing the signing of Antonio Rudiger
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“I'm really looking forward to starting pre-season ahead of a new campaign with my team-mates and to give the best of myself so that our team continues to make our fans proud in the coming months."

Mourinho has already bolstered his defence with the £30m signing of Benfica's Victor Lindelof whilst Chelsea are on the brink of announcing Roma's Antonio Rudiger. 

The centre-back joins the Premier League champions in a £30m deal after the player's agent and brother jetted into London for talks on Friday.


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