Julian Draxler: Benfica take Germany midfielder on season-long loan from Paris St-Germain

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Image caption, Germany midfielder Draxler has often been used as a substitute by Paris St-Germain

Paris St-Germain midfielder Julian Draxler has joined Benfica on a season-long loan.

The Germany international, 28, moved to PSG in 2017 in a 拢35.5m deal and has won four Ligue 1 titles in France.

Meanwhile, midfielder Carlos Soler, 25, has arrived at the Parc des Princes and joins the French champions on a five-year deal from Valencia.

The Spain international helped Valencia win the Copa del Rey in 2019 and made 226 appearances for the La Liga side.

Draxler's departure and Soler's arrival comes during a hectic final few days of the window for PSG, who also signed Fabian Ruiz on a five-year deal from Napoli on Tuesday.

Argentina midfielder Leandro Paredes left the club on Wednesday to join Juventus on loan, while Senegal international Idrissa Gueye returned to Everton on a two-year deal for a fee of about 拢2m on Thursday.

France left-back Layvin Kurzawa moved to Fulham, while Senegal defender Abdou Diallo also departed on a season-long loan to RB Leipzig.

On Saturday, former Manchester United midfielder Ander Herrera returned to Athletic Bilbao from PSG on a season-long loan, with the La Liga side having the option to make the 33-year-old's move permanent.