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 Linkleri Üyelerimiz Görebilir. UslanmaM Üyeliği İçin Tıklayın.
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 Linkleri Üyelerimiz Görebilir. UslanmaM Üyeliği İçin Tıklayın 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