Brazilian legend Pele has congratulated compatriot Neymar on his world-record move from Barcelona to Paris Saint-Germain.
Neymar triggered the €222m (£200.6m) release clause in his Barcelona contract in order to complete his move to the French capital, where he signed a five-year contract earlier this evening.
The transfer obliterates the old record of £89m for the most expensive deal in football history, and Pele - regarded by many as the greatest footballer of all time - was quick to wish Neymar luck in his new venture.
Congratulations @neymarjr, good luck in your new challenge. Paris is a beautiful city, one of my favorite in the world! 🇧🇷⚽️🏆 pic.twitter.com/wENWRcLB9X
— Pelé (@Pele) August 3, 2017
Neymar, 25, is currently fourth on the all-time list of goalscorers for Brazil, 25 behind Pele.
Written by
Barney Corkhill
Barney Corkhill
