Paris Saint-Germain have announced the signing of Brazilian international, David Luiz, from Chelsea on a five-year deal. 

The former Benfica defender will be under contract at the Parc des Princes until at least 2019.

Luiz joined Chelsea in January 2011 in a reported €25million deal from Primeira Liga champions Benfica and is currently in his home country as part of the Brazil World Cup squad. 

"Paris Saint-Germain is pleased to announce that Brazil international David Luiz will join from Chelsea for a period of five years," read the statement on the club's official website. 

"He will join the group at the end of the World Cup where he is playing with the Selecao."