Paris Saint-Germain have announced the arrival of Portuguese left-back Nuno Mendes from Sporting Lisbon on loan with an option to buy.
The 18-year-old enjoyed a stellar breakthrough season in the Primeira Liga last season, claiming one goal and one assist from 29 starts en route to the top-flight title.
Mendes reportedly garnered interest from Manchester City and Manchester United, although PSG were understood to be plotting a late move for the teenager on deadline day.
Late on Tuesday, Mauricio Pochettino's side confirmed the signing of Mendes on an initial loan deal, with Sporting reportedly receiving €7m (£6m) from that part of the agreement.
PSG's option to buy has reportedly been set at €40m (£34.3m), and Mendes joins fellow new arrivals Lionel Messi, Sergio Ramos, Georginio Wijnaldum, Achraf Hakimi and Gianluigi Donnarumma at the Parc des Princes.
The five-cap Portugal international boasts one goal and three assists from 47 games in all competitions for Sporting and is currently with the national team preparing for September's World Cup qualifiers.
Ben Knapton
