Paris Saint-Germain striker, Edinson Cavanim has signed a contract extension that will keep him at the club until 2020.
Cavani signed for the Ligue 1 side from Napoli in the summer of 2013.
The Uruguay international has been moved into a central role this season following Zlatan Ibrahimovic’s departure and has responded with 44 goals in 43 appearances.
“I am very happy to extend my contract and my commitment to Paris Saint-Germain.
“As I have always stated, it was always my clear intention to continue playing for Paris, its supporters and all the staff at the club to make it one of the biggest clubs in the world.
“I am convinced that the club has the potential to attain all its objectives. Together, we will be more and more ambitious in the coming seasons,” Cavani told PSG’s official website.
Chairman and CEO Nasser Al-Khelaifi added: “This new contract extension reaffirms the huge confidence Edinson Cavani has in our project.
“He is quite simply the best striker in the world at the moment. He is one of the elite strikers in Europe.
“Edi feels great in Paris and has a veritable love affair with the club, the fans and the city. Edi is making history at the club, courtesy of his goals, but also his commitment and ambition.
“Our supporters love the way Edinson always gives everything for the colours, in every minute of every match.
“His signature is a strong sign for all those that love this club, that Paris Saint-Germain can look towards the future with confidence, stability and ambition.”
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