Brazilian international defender Marquinhos has extended his contract with Paris Saint-Germain by a year until 2019, the Ligue 1 champions confirmed on Thursday.

Capped four times for Brazil, Marquinhos, 20, arrived in the French capital in July 2013 from AS Roma.

"It's a wonderful achievement, good news. It shows work well done," said Marquinhos as PSG sit top of Ligue 1.

"I'm very happy they've shown this confidence in me. It's a new stage in my life," he continued.

"Paris Saint-Germain is a big team, recognised all over the world. We're playing Champions League so the level is progressing. I'm progressing here."

PSG's Qatari president Nasser Al-Khelaifi added: "Marquinhos represents the club's future and the renewal of his contract is a strong sign of what he means to PSG.

"We're very happy to be able to prolong our adventure with this talented young player.While the biggest European clubs are following Marquinhos, this extension reinforces PSG's long-term ambitions."