With fireworks exploding around him, Neymar emerged on the pitch to present fans with the sight they had been anticipating: the world’s most expensive player in a Paris Saint-Germain kit. After 24 minutes on the field, Neymar left to make way for his new team-mates. Just like the fans, Neymar watched from the stands as PSG opened the French league season with a routine 2-0 win over Amiens, a team playing in the top flight for the first time, and with a far smaller budget. “I’m happy to be here, I want to win many trophies with you,” Neymar said in Portuguese during a brief address to the crowd from a podium. “I will need your support.” There was just one phrase in French – “Paris est magique” (Paris is magic) – before he juggled a ball.

Source: The Guardian August 05, 2017 18:00 UTC