Neymar becomes PSG’s Number 10, to be unveiled Saturday

Neymar completed his record - shattering transfer from Barcelona to Paris St Germain on Thursday night , signing a five - year deal with the French club after they triggered his 222 million euros (263 million dollars ) release clause.

He will be wearing Jersey Number 10 . He was wearing Number 11 at Barcelona .

The 25 - year - old Brazil forward , who will be presented to fans on Saturday, is committed to PSG until June 2022 , the club said in a statement. Media reports have said he could earn around 550 ,000 euros per week .

“I am extremely happy to join Paris Saint -Germain , said Neymar Jr after signing his contract. Since I arrived in Europe , the club has always been one of the most competitive and most ambitious ”, said Neymar .

“And the biggest challenge , what most motivated me to join my new teammates is to help the club to conquer the titles that their fans want . Paris Saint - Germain ’s ambition attracted me to the club, along with the passion and the energy this brings . I played 4 seasons in Europe and I feel ready to take the challenge . From today, I will do everything I can to help my new teamates, to open up new horizons for my club and to bring happiness to its millions of supporters around the world . ”

“It is with immense joy and pride that we welcome Neymar Jr to Paris Saint - Germain , said Nasser Al- Khelaifi, President of Paris Saint - Germain .

“Neymar Jr is today one of the very best players in world football. His winning mentality, strength of character and sense of leadership have made him into a great player . He will bring a very positive energy to this club. In six years , we have built a very ambitious project that has already taken us to the highest level of national and European football.

“Today, with the arrival of Neymar Jr , I am convinced that we will come even closer , with the support of our faithful fans , to realizing our greatest dreams . ”

“Today, with the arrival of Neymar Jr , I am convinced that we will come even closer , with the support of our faithful fans , to realizing our greatest dreams , ” said PSG President Nasser Al-Khelaifi.