A major news has shaken the football world and is already a fact: French defender Lucas Digne is returning to Paris Saint-Germain. The parties have reached a verbal agreement on the transfer, which will be officially finalized immediately after the end of the World Cup.
Deal Details and Role in the Team
The information was confirmed by the authoritative insider Fabrizio Romano. The Parisians have already informed the management of the English club about their intention to buy out the contract. PSG will exercise the buyout option stipulated in the defender's agreement, so the transfer fee will be less than 10 million euros.
The 30-year-old footballer has consciously agreed to the role of a reserve player. In the new team, he will become the backup for the Portuguese Nuno Mendes on the left flank of the defense. In Paris, Lucas is considered an ideal candidate to add depth to the squad and strengthen the locker room. The club's management highly values his experience, character, and loyalty.
History and Statistics
Digne is a long-time and devoted fan of the capital giant. He already has experience playing for the Parisians, defending their colors from 2013 to 2016. In the last season with Aston Villa, Lucas Digne demonstrated excellent form: he played 44 matches in all tournaments and recorded 7 assists. The portal Transfermarkt estimates the Frenchman's current market value at 6 million euros.
An Interesting Twist of the Season
Fate has prepared an unexpected scenario for the players at the start of the new season. PSG and Aston Villa will play against each other in their first official match. The Parisians defeated Arsenal in a dramatic Champions League final, while Aston Villa easily beat German side Freiburg in the Europa League final. Thus, Digne could play against his new club for the first time within the framework of European competitions.