OFFICIAL: Neymar Completes Record-Breaking PSG Switch
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Paris Saint-Germain have officially confirmed the record-breaking transfer of Neymar Jr on their official website.
The French giants released an official statement announcing the switch, which read: “Paris Saint-Germain is very happy to announce the arrival of Neymar Jr to the team. On Thursday the Brazilian striker signed a five-year contract in the presence of the Club’s representatives. Neymar Jr is now committed to the French capital’s club until June 30, 2022.”
Upon the completion of this sensation move, Neymar told the club’s website: “I am extremely happy to join Paris Saint-Germain. 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 teammates, to open up new horizons for my club and to bring happiness to its millions of supporters around the world.”
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Club president Nasser Al-Khelaifi also expressed his delight over the club’s latest signing, by adding: “It is with immense joy and pride that we welcome Neymar Jr to 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.”
The 25-year-old Brazilian joins the Parisian outfit for a report record-breaking fee of €222m (£200m), and he appears all set to earn a mammoth salary of €45m (£40.7m) per year.
Written by Kunal Kambli 
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