"I wanted a bigger challenge," says Neymar after €222m move to PSG

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Brazilian star Neymar has been unveiled as a Paris Saint-Germain player after a 222-million euro move from FC Barcelona.

The 25-year-old, who has signed a five-year deal with the French champions, is the world’s most expensive footballer.

Neymar, who could make his debut against Amiens on Saturday afternoon, said he moved to Paris for a bigger challenge.

“It was one of the most difficult decisions of my life,” he said. “I was very good at Barcelona, in the city, at the club, it has been a moment with lots of tension and thoughts about what I should do with my life.”

Watch Neymar’s full press conference