Marquinhos linked with Chelsea last summer are not true

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Marquinhos, defender, Paris Saint-Germain Said that the rumors linked with Chelsea last summer are not true in any way.

The Brazilian defender was previously linked with navy blue lion When the market trades past players. But in the end, Marquinhos continued to play for PSG and took on the role of captain.

In an interview with French newspaper Le Parisien The Samba defender referred to the rumors linked to Chelsea, stating that it was not true at all.

“No, not even an offer. The reality is that the club immediately blocked negotiations,” Marquinhos said.

“It shows the confidence you have for me. It is an honor for a club like PSG to give me so much trust.

Marquinhos linked with Chelsea last summer are not true

“Another reality is that other teams Interested in me means I’m doing a good job. It gave me the motivation to keep going. Upgrade your training and play better. Paris and PSG are the only things on my mind.”

‘In the previous match against Atletico Madrid; they totally dominated the game. So, we know we’ll have to give our best. Nowadays, relying on prestige doesn’t get you anywhere.’

Marquinhos admitted that the format adopted for the latter stages of the tournament, where games are played as single-legged ties, has led to much entertainment. 

PSG are striving to win Europe’s elite club competition for the first time, and they certainly have star quality in abundance as they are able to call upon the likes of Neymar and Thiago Silva, while Kylian Mbappe is set to be fit to start.

Marquinhos scored a late equaliser for PSG in their quarter-final clash against Atalanta, with Eric Choupo-Moting proceeding to score the winner. 

PSG are set to be without goalkeeper Keylor Navas, who is injured, with Sergio Rico poised to step in.