Brazilian international midfielder Rafinha has joined Spanish club Real Sociedad on loan until the end of the season, Paris Saint-Germain said on Monday.

Real Sociedad confirmed the news on their website with a photo of the player with a club shirt bearing the name Rafael and with the number 17 on it.

“I’m excited and happy,” said the Sao Paulo born player, brother of Liverpool’s Thiago Alcantara.

The 28-year-old former Barcelona and Inter Milan player has been a regular with 39 appearances at PSG since joining in October 2020.

🆕 @Rafinha joins @RealSociedad on loan until June 30, 2022. ✍️

The @PSG_inside wishes the Brazilian international a very good second half of the season with Real Sociedad.https://t.co/0x70X96Vvm

— Paris Saint-Germain (@PSG_English) December 27, 2021

💙 @Rafinha 💙#RafaelTxuriUrdin | #AurreraReala pic.twitter.com/9gtch9AOcJ

— Real Sociedad (@RealSociedadEN) December 27, 2021