EDINSON CAVANI JOINS PARIS ST-GERMAIN FROM NAPOLI FOR £60m (APPROX).

EDINSON CAVANI IN FRANCE TO COMPLETE RECORD BREAKING TRANSFER TO PARIS SAINT-GERMAIN.

Edinson Cavani was in Paris on Monday to finalise his transfer to Paris Saint-Germain, with sources close to the deal saying his £55 million price tag would break the French record.

 

Paris St-Germain have announced the signing of Uruguay striker Edinson Cavani from Napoli for a reported £60m.The 26-year-old has signed a five-year contract with the French champions, who are backed by Qatar Sports Investments. Cavani scored 78 league goals in three seasons with Napoli and finished top scorer in Serie A last season."The transfer of Edinson Cavani is further proof of the club's ability to attract the best players in the world," said PSG president Nasser Al-Khelaifi.Late morning, outgoing PSG sporting director Leonardo was seen leaving the luxury hotel with an advisor of the Uruguay player, who is nicknamed "The Matador".Cavani will have to pass a medical before putting pen to paper, with a five-year deal expected, according to PSG sources. 

The current French Ligue 1 transfer record was set earlier this year, when Colombia forward Radamel Falcao signed for Monaco from Atletico Madrid for a figure estimated at nearly £52m.

It is the fifth most expensive transfer in history, behind Cristiano Ronaldo’s move from Manchester United to Real Madrid, Zinedine Zidane’s switch from Juventus to Real Madrid, Zlatan Ibrahimovic’s move from Inter Milan to Barcelona and Kaka’s transfer from AC Milan to Real Madrid.

Cavani, who will wear the No. 9 shirt, was the top scorer in the Italian league last season with 29 goals. He led Napoli to the Italian Cup title in 2012 and to a runner-up finish in Serie A this year.By making its first signing, PSG restored a bit of order at the club following Italian coach Carlo Ancelotti’s departure for Real Madrid and Brazilian sporting director Leonardo’s resignation last week.Cavani’s arrival takes some pressure off Zlatan Ibrahimovic’s shoulders. Ibrahimovic was instrumental in PSG winning its first league title since 1994 last season. The Sweden striker led the French league with 30 goals in the 2012-13 season, while forwards Jeremy Menez, Kevin Gameiro and Ezequiel Lavezzi struggled to find the net. Cavani’s signing also alleviates the uncertainty that surrounded PSG when Ancelotti and Leonardo decided to leave.Leonardo has been suspended until June 30, 2014 for shoving a referee after a French league match against Valenciennes in May. PSG president Nasser El-Khelaifi confirmed that Tuesday was the Brazilian’s final day at the club.Ancelotti joined Real Madrid last month. He has been replaced by former France coach Laurent Blanc, who led Bordeaux to the French league title in 2009 but does not have Ancelotti’s experience on the European stage.

"The player was seduced by the club's sporting project and is delighted to be joining an ambitious side, impatient to take on new challenges."We are especially happy to present such a hugely coveted player of immense talent to our supporters..Cavani, who was a target for Manchester City and also linked with Chelsea and Real Madrid, says he joined Laurent Blanc's side to challenge for major honours.

 

SOURCE: THE SUN,BBC SPORT,DAILY MAIL.