Report: Pepe set to join PSG for free from Real Madrid

Pepe is set to leave Real Madrid and sign a two-year contract with Paris Saint-Germain, who made a recent push to convince the veteran centre-back, according to reports.

The defender was on the brink of joining Inter after his negotiations with the French giants had stalled, but Unai Emery’s recent intervention led Pepe to change his decision.

Earlier in the year, the 34-year-old had considered a move to Hebei Fortune, of the Chinese Super League, who were offering a succulent salary.

However, Pepe came to the conclusion that going to China would dampen his chances of being called up for the 2018 World Cup, so he ended up dismissing that possibility.

As Real Madrid never offered the two-year deal he was hoping for, the ex-Porto star was approached by PSG and several Premier League sides.

Subsequently, Inter burst onto the scene and became the favourites to land the prized free agent, until Emery convinced the French board that Pepe could be a crucial contributor for his defence.

The pact was reached in Cardiff during a meeting between agent Jorge Mendes and PSG owner Nasser Al Khelaifi, which MARCA revealed.

Provided the Portuguese signs the paperwork, he will play his home matches next season at Parc des Princes.