Pastore: Relishing the challenge ahead at PSG as
move edges closer
Argentine star Javier Pastore has revealed that
he decided to join Paris St Germain rather than Chelsea because he
will play more regularly in the French capital.
Pastore has yet to officially sign for
big-spending PSG from Palermo but he announced earlier in the week
that a deal was imminent and reports suggest he could be presented
to the Parc des Princes crowd ahead of Saturday's opening game of
the season against Lorient.
It would be a major coup for PSG to complete such a transfer, as
Pastore had attracted the attention of several big European clubs,
including Chelsea.
However, the 22-year-old recognises that it would have been more
difficult for him to establish himself as a regular starter at
Stamford Bridge.
He believes a move to PSG will be good for his development and
is relishing the opportunity to make a major impact in Ligue 1.
"What I am experiencing is very nice," he told
Eurosport. "This will be an important moment in my career,
the most important so far.
"I am not joining a league as big as England or Spain, but Le
Championnat de France will bring me a lot on a personal level and
for my sporting improvement.
"At Chelsea or in another club, I would have not played as often
as I could hope. I believe at Paris I will play and will be able to
show my value."
