Germany midfielder Draxler completes transfer to Paris Saint-Germain from Wolfsburg

The 23-year-old, who started his professional career at Schalke 04 in 2011, was part of the winning team in the 2014 World Cup title.

"For the first time in my career I will discover a new country, a new league and I am very proud to take this step in one of the best clubs in Europe," Draxler said in a club statement.

French media reported he is joining for a transfer fee of 36 million euros.

Draxler, who has been hailed as one of the best attacking midfielder of his generation but has proved inconsistent over the years, could make his PSG debut against Bastia in a French Cup last-64 game on Saturday.

He will be in competition for a spot in the starting line-up with France international Hatem Ben Arfa, Brazil winger Lucas as well as new Argentine signing Giovani Lo Celso, who effectively joined from Rosario during the winter break.

PSG have had a difficult start to the season, finishing second behind Arsenal in the Champions League group stage and sitting third in the Ligue 1 standings, five points behind pacesetters Nice midway through the season.

Wolfsburg had announced the transfer last month after PSG met his release clause.

"Of course I'm sad to see Julian go because he's an outstanding footballer," Wolfsburg head coach Valerien Ismael told the club's official website at the time.

"He gave everything in the recent matches against Frankfurt and Gladbach and once again showed how much this club meant to him.

"I hope his move to France provides him with a fresh challenge."