Former Barcelona ace, Neymar completed his record-shattering transfer from Barcelona to Paris St Germain on Thursday night. He signed a five-year deal with the French club after they triggered his 222 million euros (263 million dollars) release clause.
He wore the Number 11 shirt at Barcelona, but will assume the Jersey Number 10 at PSG.
The 25-year-old Brazil forward, who will be presented to fans on Saturday, July 30 is committed to PSG until June 2022, the club said in a statement. Media reports have said he could earn around 550,000 euros per week.
“I am extremely happy to join Paris Saint-Germain, said Neymar Jr after signing his contract. Since I arrived in Europe, the club has always been one of the most competitive and most ambitious”, said Neymar.
“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.”
“It is with immense joy and pride that we welcome Neymar Jr to Paris Saint-Germain, said Nasser Al-Khelaifi, President of Paris Saint-Germain.
“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. In six years, we have built a very ambitious project that has already taken us to the highest level of national and European football.
“Today, with the arrival of Neymar Jr, I am convinced that we will come even closer, with the support of our faithful fans, to realizing our greatest dreams.”
“Today, with the arrival of Neymar Jr, I am convinced that we will come even closer, with the support of our faithful fans, to realizing our greatest dreams,” said PSG President Nasser Al-Khelaifi.
Neymar’s record move has drawn endorsement from the soccer legend, Pele who tweeted Thursday night from his handle, @pele: “Congratulations @neymarjr, good luck in your new challenge. Paris is a beautiful city, one of my favorite in the world! ??⚽️?”
