PSG Beat Newcastle To Hugo Ekitike Signing From Reims
Paris Saint Germain have completed the signing of highly-rated young French striker Hugo Ekitike from fellow Ligue 1 side Reims on loan until the end of the season.
PSG have the option to make the move permanent if Ekitike impresses.
The 20-year-old made his breakthrough at Reims last season, scoring 10 goals and setting up three assists in 24 Ligue 1 matches.
Those performances led to strong interest from Newcastle United, who were unable to conclude deals for Ekitike both in the January transfer window and this summer.
PSG have swooped to bring the France u-21 international to the Parc Des Princes as their third summer signing following the acquisitions of Nuno Mendes and Vitinha from Sporting Lisbon and FC Porto respectively.
"It's a mixture of many feelings, many emotions. I obviously feel a lot of joy and pride to be signing with Paris. It's a real proud moment to be here," Ekitike told the official PSG website.
"My heart chose Paris! I am also French, it is the club from my country. And it's a club where the greatest players play, where there is a quality and experienced staff, and the desire to win all the trophies in all the competitions.
"There is everything here for me to improve. All the ingredients are here, so it's a logical choice for me to be here. Finally, I myself have family in the Paris region and I have always followed Paris Saint-Germain. All this makes it very natural for me to want to join this club. It's the right choice for me to be here!
"I don't really have any doubts because I know what I'm capable of, and I'm looking forward to working hard to show it in Paris.
"I like the pressure of the matches, when there is tension, when there is expectation around me. It pushes me to bring out the best in myself. I want to show the fans that I will give it my all.
"I want to bring my skill, my character and my way of playing football, but also to have my impact in the game and show how I play."
