The 30-year-old Netherlands international has joined on a three-year deal until 2024, PSG said during a statement on Thursday.
Paris Saint-Germain has signed midfielder Georginio Wijnaldum on a free transfer after he left Liverpool. The 30-year-old Netherlands international has joined on a three-year deal until 2024, PSG said during a statement on Thursday. He played 237 games over five seasons for Liverpool, helping English side win the Champions League and therefore the Premier League.
His chose to not renew his contract and was initially expected to hitch Barcelona. But PSG reportedly came in with a far better salary offer.
Wijnaldum may be a versatile midfielder and he also doubled as an emergency center half during Liverpool's injury-hit campaign this season.
“I’m joining one among the simplest squads in Europe," Wijnaldum said after signing his contract. "Paris Saint-Germain have proved how good they're in recent years and that i am convinced that together, with our supporters, we will go even further and better .”
PSG is looking to strengthen its squad after failing to win the French title as Lille delivered one among European soccer's biggest upsets in recent seasons. Also, PSG was knocked call at the Champions League semifinals by Manchester City.The club recently persuaded Neymar to sign a replacement long-term contract, but prolific forward Kylian Mbappe is hesitating over a replacement deal and his contract expires at the top of next season.
The France World Cup-winning star has urged the club to point out an ambitious project for him to remain .
PSG has also been linked in recent days with goalkeeper Gianluigi Donnarumma, who is taken into account by many observers to be the simplest within the world. He has chosen to go away AC Milan and has also been linked with Juventus.
