The 35-year-old Frenchman has been officially presented at the Parc des Princes

bringing to an end a five-year spell at Stamford Bridge.
Makelele revealed that he had wanted to leave Chelsea since last year as he gradually slipped out of the first-team picture.
"My desire was so strong that Chelsea gave me the possibility to finish my career in France

first of all

and at Paris Saint-Germain

" he said.
"It is a desire that existed for quite a while

since last year. I was attached to Chelsea

but I think my cycle there was over."
Makelele

who joined Chelsea in 2003 from Real Madrid

won 68 caps before announcing his retirement from international football after France's exit from
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Once considered one of the world's finest holding midfielders

the Kinshasa-born Makelele becomes PSG's second major signing in a few days after compatriot
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who joined on Friday from Roma.
PSG

who have won two French titles and lifted the French Cup seven times

struggled to avoid relegation last season