CONFIRMED: Chelsea finally lose out as Edinson Cavani joins PSG in five-year-deal

CHELSEA'S loss was definitely Paris Saint-Germain's gain today as Edinson Cavani was finally pictured with the no.9 shirt at the French side's media base in Paris today.

Edinson Cavani in Paris today/Twitter

The club officially announced the signing today during a press conference, while Cavani confirmed the news by posing for pictures beforehand.
Cavani has signed on a five-year-deal, the club president Nasser Al-Khelaïfi confirmed, with the player revealing his joy at his move from Napoli.
He said: "This is a club that is among the top global and can fight for the Champions League.

"I come with a lot of joy, confidence and desire."

Edinson Cavani poses with the no.9 shirt

Edinson Cavani is unveiled by PSG in Paris

The Uruguayan international, who it thought to have cost PSG £55m while receiving £8.6m in salary, also spoke about joining forces with Zlatan Ibrahimović.
He added: "Ibra is a world champion. It is a pleasure to play alongside him to win titles."
Cavani made 33 appearances for Napoli last season, scoring 29 goals for the Serie A outfit.

Edinson Cavani has left Napoli

“Edinson Cavani has been a long-term Chelsea target”

The 26-year-old recently spoke of his unhappiness at comments the Napoli president made about him amid the summer speculation.
He said: "I love Naples. It's my town and my heart is there.
"But when I was here in Brazil I've heard untrue rumours and things about me.

Edinson Cavani in action for Uruguay

"I want to talk as soon as possible with president De Laurentiis, For this reason, now I want to talk as soon as possible with president De Laurentiis.
"We must clear ourselves. I'll talk with him, as it's done between men, really soon."

Edinson Cavani in Paris yesterday

Edinson Cavani impressed during his time in Serie A