Aug 6 (Reuters) - Paris ⁠St Germain have signed French attacking ⁠midfielder Maghnes Akliouche from fellow Ligue ‌1 club Monaco, the French champions said on Thursday.

Financial details were not disclosed. French media reported that the ​24-year-old France international cost ⁠around €50 million ($57.6 million).

Akliouche made ⁠his senior debut for Monaco in 2021 and ⁠went ‌on to make 139 appearances for the principality club, scoring 23 ⁠goals.

"Having grown up in the Paris ​region, joining ‌such a prestigious club means so much ⁠to ​me and my family," Akliouche said in a statement.

"I can't wait to wear this shirt, ⁠continue my development at this ​great club and give everything I have to represent PSG in front of our supporters."

Akliouche ⁠helped France win a silver medal at the Paris Olympics in 2024 and was in their squad at this year's World ​Cup.

At PSG, he will link ⁠up with fellow forwards including 2025 Ballon ​d'Or winner Ousmane Dembele, ‌Khvicha Kvaratskhelia and Desire Doue.

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(Reporting by Pearl Josephine Nazare in Bengaluru; Editing by Ed Osmond)