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Kylian Mbappe completes transfer to Paris Saint-Germain where he will partner with Neymar to form deadly strike force

It is reported that PSG will pay an astonishing 180 million for Mbappe, who burst onto the scene last season in sensational style

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France’s Kylian Mbappe celebrates scoring a goal for the national team. He has completed a transfer to Paris Saint-Germain. Photo: Reuters
Kylian Mbappe’s much-anticipated move to Paris Saint-Germain finally went through on Thursday evening with Monaco loaning the 18-year-old forward to their Ligue 1 rivals until the end of the season along with an option to make the move permanent.

No financial details were given by PSG in their statement on Thursday, but the permanent deal would be from 2018-22.

Although no transfer fee has been given by either French club, it was widely reported that PSG will pay an astonishing 180 million (HK$1.68 billion) for Mbappe, who burst onto the scene last season in sensational style.

“It’s with great joy and pride that I’m joining Paris Saint-Germain,” Mbappe said in a statement. “For all young people who grew up in the Paris region, it’s often a dream to be able to wear the red and blue shirt.”

France’s Kylian Mbappe in action. Photo: Reuters
France’s Kylian Mbappe in action. Photo: Reuters

It means that PSG now have unprecedented status as effectively owning the world’s two most expensive players, with Brazil star Neymar bought for a world record 222 million.

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