DRAXLER
Ligue 1 champions Paris Saint-Germain have completed the
signing of Germany international Julian Draxler in a £34million deal from
Wolfsburg.
Draxler, who had been a long-time target of Arsenal, has
signed a four-and-a-half year deal with PSG - committing his future to the club
until 2021.
The 23-year-old has struggled to produce his best form for
Wolfsburg this season in what has largely been a disappointing campaign for the
Bundesliga club.
JULIAN DRAXLER
Born: September 20, 1993 (Gladbeck, Germany)
Clubs: Schalke, Wolfsburg, PSG
Appearances: 215
Goals: 38
Caps: 27
International goals: 3
Honours: World Cup winner (2014), German Cup winner (2011),
German Supercup winner (2011)
However, he is still viewed as one of Europe's top young
talents and PSG have moved decisively to secure the winger's signature so early
in the January transfer window.
'It is with great joy and anticipation that I join Paris
Saint-Germain,' said Draxler, in a statement released by the French club on
Tuesday.
'For the first time in my career, I'm going to discover a
new country, a new league, and I'm very proud to take this new step at a club
which has become a benchmark in Europe and has signed a lot of great players in
recent years. I will do everything to help PSG win new trophies and
continue to grow internationally.'
Draxler is already an established international and has made
27 appearances for Germany, scoring three goals.
He was part of Joachim Low's squad that triumphed in Brazil
and also featured for Die Mannschaft at Euro 2016.
Although Germany suffered a disappointing semi-final exit in
France, Draxler showed glimpses of the form which convinced Wolfsburg to sign
him for £30m as a replacement for Manchester City-bound Kevin De Bruyne in
2015.
However, the winger has largely struggled to fulfil his
potential in a Wolfsburg team that has failed to compete with the top clubs in
Germany for the last two seasons.
Draxler's arrival at the Parc des Princes could pave the way
for Jese Rodriguez to leave the club, either on loan or on a permanent deal.
The former Real Madrid forward has endured a difficult
season in France and PSG boss Unai Emery has hinted he is willing to let the
23-year-old leave, should a suitable loan move or offer come in for the
Spaniard.
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