PARIS, France: Paris St Germain have signed Brazilian defender Marquinhos from AS Roma in another big move in the transfer market only days after striker Edinson Cavani joined from Napoli, the French champions said yesterday.
“PSG is delighted to announce that Marquinhos has signed a five-year contract with the club after transferring from AS Roma,” the Qatari-owned club said in a statement.
Marquinhos, 19, had joined Roma from Corinthians, where he made his professional debut, last year. No fee was given although Brazilian media put it around €30m ($39.42m).
Uruguayan international Cavani, top scorer in Serie A last season, also signed a five-year deal that media reported to be a French record €64m.
Earlier, Paris Saint-Germain coach Laurent Blance had said during a press conference that the French club were closing in on the signing of the Brazilian teenager.AFP
