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Paris Saint-Germain sign Belgium right-back Thomas Meunier

Paris Saint-Germain have completed the signing of Thomas Meunier from Club Brugge.

Belgium right-back Meunier, 24, has signed a four-year contract at the Parc des Princes.

Meunier had recently said there was only a "30 percent chance" he would join PSG but he has now been confirmed as the French champions' third signing of the summer after Hatem Ben Arfa and Grzegorz Krychowiak.

Meunier, who has been linked with Napoli, Torino and West Ham, told PSG's official website: "I'm very honoured to have been chosen by Paris Saint-Germain to come and strengthen a squad composed of numerous great players.

"I'm coming to Paris with a huge desire to continue my progression, to experience some very intense moments and to win titles. And I can't wait to discover a stadium as legendary as the Parc des Princes."

PSG president Nasser Al-Khelaifi was pleased that the club had secured their third summer signing.

"I'm happy to welcome a player of great potential in Thomas Meunier," Al-Khelaifi said. "With his previous club, the Belgian champions, like with his national team, Thomas has been able to demonstrate qualities that this year provoked the interest of a lot of European clubs.

"He made a strong decision to join Paris Saint-Germain, with whom he will from now on share his big ambitions."

Brugge also confirmed the news, with general manager Vincent Mannaert telling the club's official website: "Thomas deserves this after five years at Club Brugge.

"He showed patience, won trophies with club and now he's taking the next step to a top club. We'd like to thank Thomas for his involvement during all these years and wish him great success with PSG.

"Who knows? Our paths might cross again in the Champions League next season."