Chronicle EditorPARIS. — Paris Saint-Germain clinched a sensational deal to prise wonderkid Kylian Mbappe away from Monaco on Thursday in a move scheduled to become the second most expensive transfer in history.
Less than a month after the world-record arrival of Brazilian icon Neymar in the French capital, and only hours before a record-breaking transfer window closed, 18-year-old Mbappe joined PSG on a season-long loan.
The France striker is expected to sign a permanent deal for 180 million euros next year in a move designed to prevent PSG falling foul of UEFA’s Financial Fair Play regulations.
“It is with great joy and pride that I join Paris Saint-Germain,” said Mbappe, who scored his first France goal in a 4-0 World Cup qualifying win over Netherlands shortly after the deal was announced. — AFP
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