Slovakia defender Milan Skriniar joins PSG on a five-year deal

Paris Saint-Germain bolstered its defense on Thursday by signing Milan Skriniar on a five-year deal, a year after missing out on former Inter Milan center-back.

PSG anunced its first new player of summer a day after unveiling new coach Luis Enrique.

Out of contract with Inter, powerfully-built Slovak international had been in talks with PSG for months after French champions failed to reach a financial agreement with Serie A side last year.

PSG has reportedly been very active on transfer market in recent weeks and is expected to anunce furr signings. Luis Enrique has pledged to build a competitive team in a bid to challenge for Champions League title.

28-year-old Skriniar joined Sampdoria in 2016 and became youngest defender to play at least 35 games in Serie A, PSG said. He n moved to Inter Milan and played 246 matches with 10 goals in five seasons.

“re’s always pressure when you join a club like Paris Saint-Germain,” Skriniar said. “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 kw what it’s all about.”

Skriniar won Italian league title with Inter in 2021, as well as two Italian Cups. He has played 60 games with Slovakia, scoring three goals.