Paris Saint-Germain has completed an incredible world-record move to sign Barcelona forward Neymar for €222million ($264 million).
Neymar has signed a five-year deal in the French capital that will reportedly net him a salary of $36 million annually.
"I am extremely happy to join Paris Saint-Germain," Neymar
said in a release. "Since I arrived in Europe, the club has always been one of the most competitive and most ambitious. And the biggest challenge, what most motivated me to join my new teammates is to help the club to conquer the titles that their fans want.
"Paris Saint-Germain’s ambition attracted me to the club, along with the passion and the energy this brings. I played 4 seasons in Europe and I feel ready to take the challenge. From today, I will do everything I can to help my new teamates, to open up new horizons for my club and to bring happiness to its millions of supporters around the world."
Barca was adamant the Brazil international was not for sale but the blockbuster deal gathered pace over recent days and culminated with his release clause being met.
On Wednesday, Barcelona confirmed Neymar had asked to leave the club as he was excused from training by head coach Ernesto Valverde.
Neymar leaves Barcelona for PSG in world-record $264M deal
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