Transfer window – Digne's arrival could spark two big PSG changes

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·17 July 2026

Transfer window – Digne's arrival could spark two big PSG changes

The likely arrival of Lucas Digne, a 32-year-old left-back currently at Aston Villa, could lead to a reshuffling of roles at Paris Saint-Germain. According to L’Équipe, Lucas Hernandez, the 30-year-old defender, is now being considered for a central role, while 22-year-old defender Lucas Beraldo would continue his conversion into midfield.

Lucas Digne, a target that has gradually become a priority

“For a long time, Paris prioritized signing a younger profile to provide an alternative to the Portuguese player, who was sidelined for a total of 46 days last season. But Digne’s consistency in the Premier League, his experience at the highest level, and a transfer fee estimated at around ten million euros have gradually shifted the thinking.

Paris Saint-Germain therefore appears to have adjusted its criteria as the case has progressed. Rather than betting on a young full-back to develop behind Nuno Mendes, the club would now favor a solution that is ready to deliver immediately. At around ten million euros, Lucas Digne would represent a financially accessible option for an experienced player, well accustomed to the Premier League and capable of quickly meeting the demands of a team competing on multiple fronts.

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A valuable profile for the European squad list

“His status as a player trained in France has also been a major argument with the Champions League in mind. This arrival will, in all likelihood, alter the defensive balance. Used as Nuno Mendes’s backup last season, Lucas Hernandez is now considered internally as an option exclusively in the center.”

Beyond his sporting qualities, Lucas Digne would bring a significant regulatory advantage. His status as a player trained in France would make it easier to build PSG’s Champions League squad list. Above all, his signing would allow Lucas Hernandez to stop being split between two positions. The French international would thus become an exclusively central option, a role better suited to his current characteristics and the management of his playing time.

Lucas Beraldo seen as a long-term midfield option

“After agreeing to extend his contract until 2030, Lucas Beraldo is expected to continue his development toward a midfield role: his performances, judged convincing in the spring, have reinforced the staff in this idea.”

This projection is the most surprising development in Paris’s defensive sector. Initially signed as a center-back, Lucas Beraldo is said to have convinced the coaching staff in a more advanced position. His ability to play out from the back, his composure under pressure, and his capacity to contribute to the build-up could match Luis Enrique’s expectations in midfield. However, it will be necessary to wait until the restart and the first matches of the season to know whether this conversion becomes permanent or remains an additional tactical option.

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