Standup9ja: Neymar dumps Barcelona, completes World-Record
move to PSG
Brazil international Neymar has completed his move from
Barcelona to French Ligue 1 side Paris-Saint Germain.
The 25-year-old, who won the FIFA Club World Cup with the
Spanish giants in 2015, announced his intention to leave Camp Nou on Wednesday.
PSG then announced on Thursday the Brazilian had signed a contract with the
club until 30 June 2022.
The deal for the 2011
FIFA Puskas Award winner breaks the previous record set when Paul Pogba
returned to Old Trafford, signing for Manchester United for a £89m fee in
August 2016.
"I am extremely happy to join Paris
Saint-Germain," Neymar told the club's official website after putting pen
to paper. "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."
Neymar joined
Barcelona in 2013, winning two Spanish La Liga titles, three Copa del Reys and
the 2015 UEFA Champions League. The move to the French capital sees the
Brazilian link up with compatriots Lucas Moura, Marquinhos, Dani Alves and
Thiago Silva at Parc des Princes.
“It is with immense joy and pride that we welcome Neymar Jr
to Paris Saint-Germain," said PSG President Nasser Al-Khelaifi.
"Neymar Jr is today one of the very best players in world football. His
winning mentality, strength of character and sense of leadership have made him
into a great player. He will bring a very positive energy to this club."
Neymar has played an integral part of Brazil’s road to
Russia 2018, scoring six goals in seven qualifiers. Brazil became the first
team to reach the 2018 FIFA World Cup™ after hosts Russia, booking their berth
in March.
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