The midfielder says he was in talks with the Spanish side for four weeks but could not come to an agreement before the French side made their offer
Georginio Wijnaldum says he chose to join Paris Saint-Germain instead of Barcelona because the French side were faster in making an offer and he was convinced by the project.
Wijnaldum had been linked with a move to Camp Nou for months as his contract at Liverpool neared its expiration.
But PSG swooped in and announced they had signed him this week.
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