Mauro Icardi said joining Ligue 1 champions Paris Saint-Germain is a major step in my career after ending his Inter nightmare.
Icardi swapped Serie A side Inter for PSG on an initial season-long loan on Monday s transfer deadline.
Stripped of the Inter captaincy last season and frozen out by new head coach Antonio Conte this term, Icardi signed a one-year contract extension with the Nerazzurri before moving to PSG on deadline day.
Reflecting on his switch to PSG – who reportedly have the option to buy the striker for €70million – Icardi told PSG TV: I m very happy, delighted.
Here s an up-close look at s arrival in Paris.
— Paris Saint-Germain (@PSG_English)
It s a major step in my career, and a great opportunity to join a top club like Paris Saint-Germain. I hope to live great things here.
Being able to play alongside these very talented players is amazing. The decision was easy to make, I ve come to Paris because I wanted to play with them.
I know the Argentines obviously, and I know [Edinson] Cavani. And I have met Neymar Jr. I am proud to become their team-mate.
I am a striker, I like to score goals. It s going to be great to play up front with the amazing attacking players that are in this squad.
It s always special to play against rivals. This is what makes football so great. I have played against Juve, Milan, these are major games. I am looking forward to playing these games in France now.
I never played at the Parc des Princes, it will be a first for me. I will be able to tell you what it s like then!
: It s a major step in my career, and a great opportunity to join a top club like Paris Saint-Germain.
— Paris Saint-Germain (@PSG_English)
Icardi, who arrived at Inter from Sampdoria in 2013, scored 111 Serie A goals and 124 goals in all competitions to be eighth on the club s all-time list.
Thomas Tuchel s PSG, meanwhile, are level atop the Ligue 1 table heading into the international break.
