Mauro Icardi has shared his excitement having completed a transfer away from Inter to reigning French champions Paris Saint Germain.

The 26-year-old Argentine has joined PSG on a season long loan deal with the Parc des Princes outfit having an option to buy for a reported sum of €65 million.

Speaking in an interview with broadcaster Eleven Sports, former Inter captain Icardi began, “I am very happy because it is a great feeling to play for a team like PSG.

“For me, it is a great opportunity for my career and I hope to do my best. playing in a top team together with great players like the ones who PSG have.

Icardi, who has taken on the number 18 shirt in Paris concluded: “It is a great challenge and a great opportunity for me to be able to stay in football at the highest levels. This was fundamental when PSG contacted me and I decided to accept.”