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Pepe will join Paris Saint-Germain for free on a two-year deal after being let go by Champions League winners Real Madrid

PEPE has agreed a deal to join Paris Saint-Germain on a free in a two-year deal that will take him past his 36th birthday.

The Portuguese defender has been out of favour at Real Madrid this season, featuring 18 times.

Pepe will leave Real Madrid for Paris Saint-Germain after missing the Champions League final
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Pepe will leave Real Madrid for Paris Saint-Germain after missing the Champions League finalCredit: Getty Images

But he was not even named on the bench for Zindine Zidane's side in Cardiff as they went on to thump Juventus 4-1.

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And with Portugal heading into the World Cup next summer as European champions, the 34-year-old is keen to have one last crack at one of European football's top clubs - and no doubt a big payday.

Pepe lifted the European Cup but was not named on Zinedine Zidane's teamsheet
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Pepe lifted the European Cup but was not named on Zinedine Zidane's teamsheetCredit: Getty Images
Pepe trained with Real Madrid before the Champions League final in Cardiff but was not in Zinedine Zidane's squad
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Pepe trained with Real Madrid before the Champions League final in Cardiff but was not in Zinedine Zidane's squadCredit: Getty Images

Luckily for him, super-agent Jorge Mendes was on hand in South Wales to negotiate a switch to the French capital.

According to , Pepe was on the verge of signing for Inter Milan, but Unai Emery insisted the Ligue 1 step in and hijack the deal.

The centre-back had been at the Bernabeu for ten seasons, winning the Champions League in 2014 and 2016 and he got a medal on Saturday despite not being in the squad.

Pepe and James Rodriguez (right) were both left off Zinedine Zidane's teamsheet
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Pepe and James Rodriguez (right) were both left off Zinedine Zidane's teamsheetCredit: Getty Images
Pepe had to sit on the sidelines after this unfortunate collision with Toni Kroos
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Pepe had to sit on the sidelines after this unfortunate collision with Toni KroosCredit: Getty Images
Pepe scored against Atletico Madrid before being taken off with ain injury in what will be his last game for Real Madrid
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Pepe scored against Atletico Madrid before being taken off with ain injury in what will be his last game for Real MadridCredit: Getty Images

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The former Porto ace last played for Real on April 8, when he was carried off following a collision with team-mate Toni Kroos and that looks to be the last act of his decade-long association with the club, but he also celebrated Los Blancos' only goal in the 1-1 draw.

He also starred for Portugal as they marched to victory at Euro 2016, keeping hosts France at bay in the final.

Pepe also had an offer for Hebei China Fortune to play in the Chinese Super League - no doubt for a huge pay packet.

PSG could lose Marquinhos this summer, with the Brazilian being tipped for a move to either Manchester United or Barcelona.

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