Marco Verratti committed to Paris Saint Germain despite 'flattering' Real Madrid link

The Italy midfielder, 23, missed much of last season with a groin injury but that has not prevented speculation about his future this summer.

Real were reported to have lined him up as a possible alternative to another of their targets, Juventus star Paul Pogba. But, with the France international seemingly set to join Manchester United, they face further disappointment.

"I'm flattered that a club like Real Madrid is interested in me," Verratti told Spanish news agency EFE. "But I have made the decision to stay in Paris and be successful with PSG. Before I get tired or the club doesn't want me any more, I want to win something big here."

Four straight Ligue 1 titles and five domestic cups have not sated Verratti's appetite for trophies and he is desperate to help PSG prove themselves outside of France.

"Until we've won the Champions League I want to stay here," he continued. " That's the goal I've set for myself.

"I want to win with this team because they are a bit like a family to me."

While Verratti will not be heading to Madrid, PSG coach Unai Emery hopes to persuade forward Jese to move in the opposite direction.

"He is a good player," the Spaniard said. "I know him well and the club does too. It's a possibility."