Paris Saint-Germain right-back Serge Aurier has signed a permanent deal at the Parc des Princes, the club have announced.
Aurier, 22, has signed a contract committing him to the reigning Ligue 1 champions until 2019.
The defender moved to the French capital from Toulouse in the summer on a loan deal that included an option to buy which has now been taken up. The move has allowed PSG to make a signing without contravening restrictions placed on them by UEFA to failing to comply with financial fair play regulations.
.@Serge_aurier a signé un contrat le liant au @PSG_inside jusqu'en juin 2019. #Aurier2019 pic.twitter.com/PBPxpQEUq5
- PSG Officiel (@PSG_inside) April 29, 2015
Aurier told the club's official website: "The project here at Paris Saint-Germain is exceptional. I am enjoying magnificent season, both on an individual and team level. I am very proud that the club is again showing its confidence in me. I will continue to progress to help the team reach the summits of the game, both in France and Europe."
The deal is another high point in a memorable season for the former Lens player, who was a key part of the Ivory Coast side that won the African Nations Cup in January.
PSG president Nasser Al-Khelaïfi added: "Serge Aurier is a young player with enormous potential. Like his young teammates, he represents the future of Paris Saint-Germain. It was logical that we trigger the option to buy. The club's project continues, especially our policy of conserving our best young players. Serge will become an essential element of the team in the future."
PSG are on course for a domestic Treble this season after winning the Coupe de la Ligue final earlier this month, booking a place in the May 30 final of the Coupe de France and taking a three-point lead at the top of Ligue 1 following Tuesday's 3-1 win over Metz.