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CONFIRMED: PSG star Marquinhos snubs Manchester United and Chelsea to sign new contract
MANCHESTER UNITED and Chelsea target Marquinhos has signed a new deal with Paris Saint-Germain.
Marquinhos Player Profile
The centre-back was linked with a Premier League switch this summer after a number of impressive displays under Laurent Blanc.
Marquinhos shined during the two legs of PSG's Champions League victory over Chelsea, and has committed his future with the Ligue 1 champions until 2019.
Marquinhos has signed a new deal with PSG
It's great, very good news. It shows that I'm doing a good job. I'm very happy that the Club is showing such confidence in me
Speaking to the club's official website, Marquinhos declared: "It's great, very good news. It shows that I'm doing a good job. I'm very happy that the Club is showing such confidence in me.
"It's a new stage of my life. The project here in Paris is magnificent... and life in Paris is wonderful! I'm very happy with everything that's happened in my life since signing here. Paris Saint-Germain has provided so much for me. I hope it continues for a long time to come."