Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) has secured its first major summer transfer deal of the season, signing Real Madrid midfielder Marco Verratti from Italy's Napoli. The 28-year-old Italian international will join PSG on a five-year contract and will be wearing the number 7 shirt at the Parc des Princes.

Verratti is one of the most highly-rated midfielders in Europe, having won numerous individual awards throughout his career. He was named Serie A Player of the Year in 2016-17 and has also been named La Liga Player of the Year twice during his time with Real Madrid.

The move to Paris comes as a huge coup for PSG, which has been looking to strengthen its squad ahead of the new season. The club has already made several key signings this summer, including the likes of Lionel Messi, Kylian Mbappe and Angel Di Maria.

Verratti's arrival at PSG means that the club now boasts an incredible midfield trio, with Thiago Motta, Javier Pastore and Marco Verratti all capable of playing in different positions. The addition of the former Napoli captain could help to solidify PSG's position as one of the top teams in Ligue 1, where they have won the league title three times in the past six years.

Overall, the signing of Marco Verratti by Paris Saint-Germain is a significant statement of intent from the club, who are determined to challenge for the Premier League title next season. With the likes of Lionel Messi, Kylian Mbappe and Angel Di Maria now under their wing, PSG look set to be one of the standout teams in European football next term.