Paris Saint Germain has completed the signing of Leandro Paredes from Russian club, Zenit St Petersburg on a four and half year contract worth €40m plus bonuses.
The 25-year-old will wear jersey number 8 which was held by Thiago Motta.
Speaking on his move to PSG, the Argentina midfielder said: “I’m very proud to be joining Paris Saint-Germain.
“After my previous experiences in Italy and Russia, I now have this fantastic opportunity, not only to discover a new league, but above all one to wear one the most prestigious club jerseys in the world.
“I’d like to thank the chairman and the coach for the confidence they have shown in me by signing me.
“We all know the extraordinary sporting dimension of Paris Saint-Germain, its players and staff. I share the same high ambitions and I will do everything I can to give my club what it expects of me as a midfielder.”
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Paredes has scored 10 goals and provided 15 assists in 61 matches for Zenit St Petersburg.