KYLIAN MBAPPE FINALLY JOINS PSG ON LOAN.

Paris Saint-Germain have signed Kylian Mbappe on loan, with a staggering £162million option to buy next summer.

The French giants have sent waves around Europe this summer after signing Neymar from Barcelona for £199m.

Earlier in the summer, Mbappe looked set to join Real Madrid, while Arsenal and Manchester City were also interested.

But the 18-year-old has decided to remain in France and move back to his hometown club, where he will stay until the summer of 2022 'when' the option to buy is exercised.

Upon completing his switch to the French capital, Mbappe said: "It is with great joy and pride I join Paris Saint-Germain.

"For any young person from the Paris region, it is a dream to wear the red and blue jersey and to taste the unique atmosphere of the Parc des Princes.

"I was attracted by the project of the club, it is one of the most ambitious in Europe.

Along with my new teammates, I intend to continue my progression today while helping the team to achieve the very big objectives it has set itself."

PSG president Nasser Al-Khelaifi added: "It is with a lot of emotion and satisfaction that I welcome Kylian Mbappé to the Paris Saint-Germain family.

"It was essential for French football that we keep and help develop such a great talent in our championship.

"Among players of his age, he is without doubt the most promising in the world due to his immense technical, physical and mental qualities.

"Since his emergence at the highest level, he has earned an excellent reputation as a young talent who is very respectful, open, ambitious and already very mature.

"Under our colors, in the midst of truly great players, Kylian will continue his progression in a way that will also benefit the French national team in the months and years to come.

"With his arrival, more than ever, our supporters will have plenty to cheer about."

A statement from Monaco said: "Kylian Mbappé joins Paris Saint-Germain on a season-long loan with option to buy. The club wish him all the best."

Mbappe came to prominence last season as Monaco reached the semi-finals of the Champions League.

The club have already sold Benjamin Mendy and Bernardo Silva to Manchester City, and Tiemoue Bakayoko to Chelsea.

Arsenal and Barcelona remain interested in midfielder Thomas Lemar.