Profiting from Juan Carlos Valerón's age and recurrent physical problems, Verdú had a breakthrough year in the 2008–09 campaign, often assuming the playmaking duties of the former while also adding seven league goals.

[8] Verdú netted against his previous team on 19 September 2009 in a 3–2 away victory,[9] and started most of his first year, also benefitting from age and injury-related problems of another teammate, Iván de la Peña.

Without any real competitor the following season – de la Peña only saw 30 minutes of action[10][7]– he improved his numbers to 37 games and five goals, as the Pericos finished comfortably in midtable.

[12] After suffering relegation,[13] he went on to represent in quick succession Baniyas Club (United Arab Emirates),[14] ACF Fiorentina (Italy)[15] and Levante UD.

[17] In November 2020, he returned to football at Nou Barris-based CF Montañesa of Tercera División, signing alongside his former Barcelona and Espanyol teammate Sergio García.