Just In: Neymar signs 5-year contract with PSG

August 3, 2017

Azeez

The News Blog

French side, Paris Saint-Germain has announced the signing of Brazillian forward, Neymar.

The 25-year-old had earlier paid his a 222 million-euro ($264 million, £201 million) buyout clause.

Neymar signed a contract that will see him stay at the French club till 2022.

The club tweeted, “Paris Saint-Germain are absolutely thrilled to announce the arrival of @neymarjr !!! ”

Paris Saint-Germain are absolutely thrilled to announce the arrival of @neymarjr !!!
➡️ https://t.co/chFTIcsb7X #BemvindoNeymarJR ?? pic.twitter.com/lWk6nIX1S1

— Paris Saint-Germain (@PSG_English) August 3, 2017

“I am extremely happy to join Paris Saint-Germain,” Neymar said.

“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.

“From today, I will do everything I can to help my new teammates, to open up new horizons for my club and to bring happiness to its millions of supporters around the world.”

PSG confirmed that Neymar will be officially unveiled in a press conference at their Parc des Princes stadium on Friday at 1.30pm (1130 GMT).