Slokavia defender Milan Skriniar, Spain striker Marco Asensio join PSG on free transfers
PARIS — Paris Saint-Germain added some firepower to its squad with the arrival Thursday of Marco Asensio and bolstered its protection by signing Milan Skriniar on a five-year deal.
PSG introduced its first two recruits of the summer season a day after unveiling new coach Luis Enrique.
Asensio joined on a three-year deal by June 2026, PSG mentioned. The left-footed striker received three Spanish league titles and three Champions Leagues with Real Madrid. He beforehand labored with Enrique when the Spanish supervisor was answerable for the nationwide squad.
“It’s a privilege to be part of this great club,” mentioned Asensio, who like Skriniar joined on a free switch. “I’m looking forward to joining my new teammates and working with them to achieve some great goals.”
PSG has reportedly been very energetic on the switch market in latest weeks and is anticipated to announce additional signings. Luis Enrique has pledged to construct a aggressive crew in a bid to problem for the Champions League title.
Out of contract with Inter Milan, the powerfully-built Skriniar — a Slovak worldwide — had been in talks with PSG for months after the French champions failed to succeed in a monetary settlement with the Serie A facet for him final 12 months.
The 28-year-old Skriniar joined Sampdoria in 2016 and have become the youngest defender to play not less than 35 video games in Serie A, PSG mentioned. He then moved to Inter Milan and performed 246 matches with 10 targets in 5 seasons.
“There’s always pressure when you join a club like Paris Saint-Germain,” Skriniar mentioned. “I feel it a bit, but I feel I’m ready, ready to be part of this really big club. But I love pressure. I’m a defender, so we know what it’s all about.”
Skriniar received the Italian league title with Inter in 2021, in addition to two Italian Cups. He has performed 60 video games with Slovakia, scoring three targets.
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