Serie A: Javier Pastore moves to Paris Saint-Germain for 43 million Euros

PSG's new sigining Javier Pastore

Paris Saint-Germain have signed Argentine playmaker Javier Pastore from Palermo for 43 million euros, Italian news agency ANSA reported on today.

“As of midnight, Pastore’s sale to Paris Saint-Germain is practically official for €43m. It was well known that the clubs were in advanced negotiations, although Chelsea were still in the frame up until last night. As of Friday evening, at around midnight, we concluded the negotiation process. Pastore’s sale to PSG is practically official for €43m. I believe that, along with Sergio Aguero, Pastore is the king of this transfer market session.” Palermo president Maurizio Zamparini told the press.

The 22 year old played 35 matches for Palermo last season, scoring a total of 11 goals.

Arsene Wenger earlier dubbed PSG “the Manchester City of France” and that, like City, qualification for the Champions League was a “minimum” requirement. PSG have embarked on a summer spending spree since the Qatar Investment Authority bought a controlling stake in the club a few months back, with the other notable signings being Mohamed Sissoko and Salvatore Sirigu.