PARIS (AP) ― Paris Saint-Germain broke the French league transfer record Tuesday by signing Uruguay striker Edinson Cavani to a five-year contract for a reported fee of $84 million.

Monaco held the previous record, recently paying Atletico Madrid an estimated $79 million for Colombia striker Radamel Falcao.

It is the fifth most expensive transfer in history, behind Cristiano Ronaldo’s move from Manchester United to Real Madrid, Zinedine Zidane’s switch from Juventus to Real Madrid, Zlatan Ibrahimovic’s move from Inter Milan to Barcelona and Kaka’s transfer from AC Milan to Real Madrid.

“Cavani’s arrival is the proof that we’re continuing our project of turning PSG into the best club in Europe,” PSG president Nasser Al-Khelaifi said.

Cavani, who will wear the No. 9 shirt, was the top scorer in the Italian league last season with 29 goals. He led Napoli to the Italian Cup title in 2012 and to a runner-up finish in Serie A this year.

“I experienced three fantastic years at Napoli,” Cavani said.

“But I always wanted to try to go to the next level. I’ve been proposed a great project here at Paris Saint-Germain.”