PSG sign striker Ibrahimovic on three-year deal

Big-spending Paris St Germain aim to dominate Ligue 1 this season and showed their intent by signing Sweden captain Zlatan Ibrahimovic from AC Milan on a three-year deal on Wednesday.

"Sweden international Zlatan Ibrahimovic, 30, has been transferred from AC Milan and signed a three-year deal in favour of Paris Saint-Germain," PSG said on their website.

The club did not give any financial details of the deal but French media estimated the transfer fee of just over 20 million euros ($24.53 million).

"I want to thank PSG because they made something impossible possible. It's a big step in my career. Another dream come true," Ibrahimovic told reporters at the Parc des Princes.

"This is a very interesting project. I had no doubts about it when Paris contacted my manager. Everything was clear in my head. I want to be part of this history. I'm sure we'll write this history. I'm here for winning."

With a team featuring Ibrahimovic they are now expected to set the pace in the French league having spent over 100 million euros on players during the close season.

Brazil's 27-year-old centre back Thiago Silva, rated as one of the best defenders in the world, also signed for PSG last week after leaving Milan for an estimated 40-45 million euros.

Ibrahimovic also joins Argentine forward Ezequiel Lavezzi, who signed for PSG earlier this month, as the club from the capital seek to play a major role in Europe this term.

Qatar-backed PSG finished second in Ligue 1 last season and will play in the Champions League.

"Sure he will add big value for PSG and for the French league," said PSG president Nasser al-Khelaifi. "We'll be more competitive in the Champions League as well.

"A lot of media were asking us why we hadn't yet got a superstar. Now, we have one. It will be a very exciting season."