Football: Ibrahimovic joins PSG from AC Milan

Zlatan Ibrahimovic has joined Paris St Germain from AC Milan on a three-year deal, according to ESPN. “It’s a big step in my career and another dream come true,” said Ibrahimovic, who scored 42 goals in 61 appearances in two seasons at San Siro. “I’m very happy because it’s a project that I want to be involved in. I want to be part of the history of the club. I’m here to win and nothing else. I’m pretty sure we can do it.” It is reported that the striker will earn €13 million per year, with his arrival following that of former Milan teammate Thiago Silva in a combined deal worth €65 million. PSG also sealed the signature of Pescara midfielder Marco Verratti, with the Italian inking a five-year contract at Parc des Princes.

Published in The Express Tribune, July 19^th, 2012.