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Jonathan Ikone agrees Paris Saint-Germain contract until 2019

Midfielder Jonathan Ikone has signed his first professional contract with Paris Saint-Germain, the Ligue 1 champions have announced.

PSG said 18-year-old Ikone had put pen to paper on a deal that will keep him at the Parc des Princes until 2019.

Earlier this year, Ikone had been reported to be interesting Manchester City, Liverpool and Juventus, but has now committed himself to the club at which he came through the ranks.

He told the club's official website: "I am honoured by this vote of confidence. It is a source of great pride to me to turn professional with Paris Saint-Germain, a very ambitious club.

"I will be able to learn from the best and progress in ideal conditions."

PSG president Nasser Al-Khelaifi said: "Jonathan is a midfielder of great potential.

"His signing is another indication of the club's willingness to put faith in our young players in the future."