The announcement of Neymar from Barcelona to PSG

After weeks of speculations, ?Paris Saint-Germain have officially completed the signing of Brazilian superstar Neymar from Barcelonaand in the process more than doubled the previous world transfer record after triggering the 25-year-old's enormous €222m release clause.

This is the first time in history that a French club has broken the record, with Spanish,Italian and English clubs responsible for all but three world record deals since the very first £100 transfer was completed 124 years ago in 1893.

Neymar signed a lucrative 5-year contract with PSG after leaving Barcelona's pre-season programme earlier this week.