PARIS (AP) 鈥� Champions League winner Paris Saint-Germain strengthened its attack by signing from Monaco on a five-year deal on Thursday.
PSG announced the signing in a statement without giving financial details. French sports daily L’Equipe said PSG paid 50 million euros ($58 million) for the the 24-year-old player.
Akliouche was one of Ligue 1’s best players last season and in both legs of their Champions League playoff, which PSG won 5-4.
The left-footed Akliouche stood out against PSG with his runs from deep and is particularly dangerous breaking down either flank. He came on for France as a substitute against Iraq at the recent World Cup.
鈥淪igning for Paris Saint-Germain is an immense source of pride,” he said. 鈥淗aving grown up in the Paris region, joining such a prestigious club means so much to me and my family.鈥�
Akliouche’s arrival could pave the way for France winger Bradley Barcola to join Premier League club Liverpool, which has reportedly made signing him a priority.
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