- Title: PSG confirms world record Neymar Jr signing
- Date: 3rd August 2017
- Summary: SAO PAULO, BRAZIL (FILE - DECEMBER 22, 2016) (REUTERS) BRAZILIAN SOCCER STAR, NEYMAR, ENTERING PITCH WITH KIDS BRAZILIAN SOCCER STARS, NEYMAR (LEFT) AND ROBINHO (RIGHT) POSING FOR PICTURES AHEAD OF MATCH PLAYERS POSING FOR PICTURES ON PITCH WITH A SIGN READING "BE STRONG, CHAPE" REFERRING TO THE CHAPECOENSE SOCCER TEAM
- Embargoed: 17th August 2017 18:51
- Keywords: Neymar to move to Paris St Germain Neymar says goodbye to team mates Neymar to leave Barcelona
- Location: HARRISON, NEW JERSEY, UNITED STATES / BARCELONA, SPAIN / SAO PAULO, BRAZIL
- City: HARRISON, NEW JERSEY, UNITED STATES / BARCELONA, SPAIN / SAO PAULO, BRAZIL
- Country: France
- Topics: Soccer,Sport
- Reuters ID: LVA0046SLT5XB
- Aspect Ratio: 16:9
- Story Text: Brazil forward Neymar has signed a 5-year contract with Paris Saint-Germain the French club has confirmed.
The striker's world record transfer to Paris St Germain was completed after his club Barcelona said on Thursday (August 3) that the player's representatives had paid the 222 million euros ($263 million) release clause in his contract.
The PSG website has released a statement stating the club is 'very happy to announce the arrival of Neymar Jr. to the team'.
It continues '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.' - Copyright Holder: FILE REUTERS (CAN SELL)
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