Neymar touches down in Paris following world-record transfer from Barcelona
Friday 4 August 2017 12:41, UK
Neymar has arrived in Paris following his world-record transfer from Barcelona to Paris Saint-Germain.
The Brazil international completed his £200m move to the French Ligue 1 club on Thursday evening, despite the transfer hitting a stumbling block when La Liga initially refused to accept the release clause.
The 25-year-old has signed a five-year contract at the Parc des Princes and will be presented to the world's media at 12.30pm BST before being unveiled to PSG's supporters when the French club begin their domestic campaign against Amiens on Saturday.
The Champs-Elysees was lined with impatient supporters, on Friday morning, who were desperate to get their hands on PSG shirts, costing £140, with Neymar's name.
"I am extremely happy to join Paris Saint-Germain," said Neymar after his transfer was confirmed on Thursday. 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 team-mates 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 four seasons in Europe and I feel ready to take the challenge."
