Marquinhos completes PSG moveThe highly rated 19-year-old Brazilian defender hasmade the switch from Roma to the Ligue 1 champions, in a deal reportedlyworth ?35m
Paris Saint-Germain have finalised the capture of Roma defender Marquinhos, who moves to Parc des Princes for a reported fee of ?35 million.
The 19-year-old, who has signed a five-year deal, was only with the
Giallorossi for one season, having joined from Brazilian side Corinthians in July 2012.
"Iam delighted to be joining Paris Saint-Germain, a club where so manyBrazilians have played and helped write the club's history," Marquinhostold the club's official website.
"I will do everything I can to continue that tradition and write my own name into the club's illustrious history books.
"ParisSaint-Germain will help me continue my progression alongsideexceptional players, with the desire to win trophies and also win thehearts of the supporters."
Marquinhoshad been linked with a host of top European clubs, including ManchesterUnited and Barcelona, following an impressive debut season in Serie A.
"Thearrival of Marquinhos, whose qualities have attracted the interest ofmajor European clubs, is a real satisfaction for Paris Saint-Germain,"PSG president Nasser Al-Khelaïfi added.
"It marks our commitment to project ourselves into the future to build one of the biggest teams in Europe."
PSGhave already signed left-back Lucas Digne from Lille and Edinson Cavanifrom Napoli as they look to strengthen in their bid for ChampionsLeague glory next season.
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