PSG sign striker Ibrahimovic on three-year deal

Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) football club»s newly recruited Sweden striker Zlatan Ibrahimovic poses with his shirt in front of the Eiffel tower.
Big-spending Paris St Germain aim to dominate Ligue 1 this season and showed their intent by signing Sweden captain Zlatan Ibrahimovic from AC Milan on a three-year deal on Wednesday.
«Sweden international Zlatan Ibrahimovic, 30, has been transferred from AC Milan and signed a three-year deal in favour of Paris Saint-Germain,» PSG said on their website.
The club did not give any financial details of the deal but French media estimated the transfer fee of just over 20 million euros ($24.53 million).
«I want to thank PSG because they made something impossible possible. It’s a big step in my career. Another dream come true,» Ibrahimovic told reporters at the Parc des Princes.
«This is a very interesting project. I had no doubts about it when Paris contacted my manager. Everything was clear in my head. I want to be part of this history. I’m sure we’ll write this history. I’m here for winning.»
With a team featuring Ibrahimovic they are now expected to set the pace in the French league having spent over 100 million euros on players during the close season.
Brazil’s 27-year-old centre back Thiago Silva, rated as one of the best defenders in the world, also signed for PSG last week after leaving Milan for an estimated 40-45 million euros.
Ibrahimovic also joins Argentine forward Ezequiel Lavezzi, who signed for PSG earlier this month, as the club from the capital seek to play a major role in Europe this term.
Qatar-backed PSG finished second in Ligue 1 last season and will play in the Champions League.
«Sure he will add big value for PSG and for the French league,» said PSG president Nasser al-Khelaifi. «We’ll be more competitive in the Champions League as well.
«A lot of media were asking us why we hadn’t yet got a superstar. Now, we have one. It will be a very exciting season.»
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