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Edinson Cavani has signed a contract extension with Paris Saint-Germain
The striker has added two-years to his deal and is now tied to the club until 2020
The long-running contract negotiations concluded with PSG chairman Nasser Al-Khelaifi hailing Cavani, 30, as the 'best striker in the world'

Published: 18:29 EDT, 25 April 2017 | Updated: 18:29 EDT, 25 April 2017

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Edinson Cavani has signed a two-year contract extension with Paris Saint-Germain that sees his deal run to 2020.

Negotiations over a new deal for Cavani had been ongoing for some time, with his previous deal expiring at the end of next season. The striker was reportedly looking for improved terms as well as an extension, with bonuses the biggest stumbling block.

Cavani now appears to settled those contractual wrangles and appeared smiling sat next to PSG chairman Nasser Al-Khelaifi having tied up his new deal.

Edinson Cavani has signed an extension with Paris Saint-Germain sees him tied down to 2020

PSG striker Edinson Cavani opens the scoring against Montpellier on Saturday evening

'It is with a lot of joy that I extend my commitment to Paris Saint-Germain,' said Cavani.

'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, 30, has scored 125 goals in 192 competitive games for French champions. He is Les Parisiens' record Champions League scorer with 20. Perhaps with that in mind, after overseeing the signatures Al-Khelaifi hailed Cavani as the world's best striker.

Cavani celebrates with Blaise Matuidi and Di Maria after breaking the deadlock on Saturday

'This new contract extension reaffirms the huge confidence Edinson Cavani has in our project,' said the chairman.

'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.'