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PSG have completed the signing of
attacker Eric Maxim Choupo-Moting from Stoke City to close their summer
transfer window.
The German-born Cameroon international
has signed an initial two-year contract until 2020 at Parc des Princes and will
wear the No. 17 shirt previously occupied by Maxwell.
Choupo-Moting, 29, scored five goals in
30 appearances as Stoke failed to avoid relegation from the Premier League last
season.
“I am extremely honoured to be signing
for this big European club PSG,” Choupo-Moting told Les Parisiens’ official
website. “I would like to thank the directors and the coach for the confidence
they have shown in signing me.
“I will give my absolute maximum out on
the pitch, every day, to show my dedication to my new club.
“Coming to France, a big football
country, is a fantastic moment in my career. I will be playing with some
extraordinary teammates and I cannot wait to experience the atmosphere at Parc
des Princes!”
Choupo-Moting has scored 13 goals from
45 appearances with Cameroon at international level and has worked with coach
Thomas Tuchel in the past at Mainz.
The Hamburg youth academy graduate, who
has also played for Schalke, also has Champions League experience.
“We all wish a very warm welcome to Eric
Maxim,” said PSG chairman and CEO Nasser Al-Khelaifi. “His signature marks the
close of our transfer window.
“Eric Maxim has gained a lot of
experience in his career, especially in Germany and with the Cameroon national
team — two very solid countries in international football. His profile
completes our squad, especially with a long season ahead of us.
“Our players, and the entire club, will
help Eric Maxim settle quickly and our supporters will also welcome him in
style.”
Choupo-Moting is expected to be Edinson
Cavani’s backup this season.
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