Lucas Digne Set to Sign for PSG as He Follows Youri Tielemans Out of Aston Villa
The France international verbally agreed to a three-year return, with PSG paying his £10 million release clause, ESPN reported.
- Paris Saint-Germain have agreed to sign Aston Villa defender Lucas Digne after paying his £10 million release clause, with the 32-year-old verbally agreeing to personal terms immediately upon contact.
- Aston Villa manager Unai Emery relied on Digne for 44 matches last season, yet the release clause included in his contract extension provided the club a financial opportunity to capitalize on his departure.
- Digne will sign a three-year deal with his hometown club, where PSG coach Luis Enrique and Luis Campos guaranteed the France international regular playing time despite serving as backup to Nuno Mendes.
- The Champions League holders targeted Digne following his impressive World Cup campaign, where he secured the left-back position and started three consecutive knockout matches en route to the semi-final.
- Coincidentally, Aston Villa are scheduled to face PSG in the UEFA Super Cup on August 12, as Villa simultaneously navigates transfer interest in midfielder Youri Tielemans following a release clause revelation.
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French defender Lucas Digne has agreed to play backup to return to the French giants. Aston Villa defender Lucas Digne will return to Paris Saint-Germain. The parties have already reached a verbal agreement on the transfer, which will be formalized immediately after the World Cup, according to RBC-Ukraine, citing reputable insider Fabrizio Romano. PSG has already informed the English club's management of its intention to buy out his contract. Th…
Lucas Digne set to sign for PSG as he follows Youri Tielemans out of Aston Villa
Aston Villa are bracing for a dramatic double blow as both Youri Tielemans and Lucas Digne prepare to depart in blockbuster transfers this summer. Manchester United have surged ahead in the pursuit of Belgian midfielder Tielemans, with negotiations at an advanced stage and the Red Devils set to activate his £35 million release clause. The deal is reported to be virtually sealed, marking a major coup for United and a significant loss for Unai Eme…
The left side of the French team, Lucas Digne, is expected to return to Paris Saint-Germain, ten years after his departure from the capital.
The PSG has already completed Lucas Digne's arrival and is continuing in parallel the negotiations for Maghnes Akliouche, Ferran Torres and the young Yan Diomandé in order to strengthen his staff.
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