Javier Pastore: former PSG midfielder joins Elche
Paris Saint-Germain former midfielder Javier Pastore has signed for Elche after terminating his deal with Roma.
confirmed the signing of the Argentinean midfielder on a free transfer on Saturday.
'El Flaco' made his name in
Palermo, before being signed by
Paris Saint-Germainin 2011 for €39.8million, becoming the first star of the French club after the Qatari investment.
After seven seasons in Paris, without achieving what was expected, he returned to Italy, to
Roma, in 2018, in a transfer of €24million.
He made only 37 appearances across three years before terminating his contract with the Serie A club.
"It's not easy for me to leave this club, the city and these fans with the awareness of not being able to meet the expectations that they had in me,"
he wrote
.
"Anyone who knows me, knows how much I have suffered and with what commitment I have worked.
"Ours was not a lucky story, but by leaving I also feel I have kept intact a feeling of respect and gratitude towards this city and towards the people who three years ago welcomed me with love and enthusiasm.
"I wish you will be able to celebrate great success soon: Rome, Roma and their fans deserve it."
The 32-year-old will be looking to get his career back on track in Spain with Elche.
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