PSG signing Thiago Motta has explained why he left Inter Milan.

The Nerazzurri had stated repeatedly that they wanted to keep the midfielder, but he completed a transfer deadline day move to France.

"I am very happy to be here, in an ambitious and prestigious side like Paris Saint-Germain," said the player in his press conference.

"I'm also pleased to be reunited with old friends and am extremely motivated. I asked Inter President Moratti to give me this opportunity to join Paris Saint-Germain, as there comes a time in which a player has to have a change of scenery.

"This was a chance I really wanted to take. There were no problems with Inter, as I always got on well with all the Coaches I worked with and playing here is a privilege. Coming to Paris was a personal and professional choice.

"I won everything there was to win with the Nerazzurri and now I want to do the same with PSG."