Transfer news – Lucas Digne is ready to join PSG, it's confirmed!

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·13 Juli 2026

Transfer news – Lucas Digne is ready to join PSG, it's confirmed!

Lucas Digne, Aston Villa’s 32-year-old left-back (under contract until 2028) and a France international who previously played for Paris Saint-Germain from 2013 to 2016, has been mentioned as a PSG target for a return through the activation of his release clause of around €10 million. Djamel now claims that the player is indeed tempted by the move back and that talks have begun over a transfer.

“PSG are convinced he would bring real added value”

“The player is absolutely thrilled by the idea of returning to PSG, his boyhood club. For their part, Paris greatly appreciate his profile. The club want quality depth in every position, and Lucas fits that perfectly. PSG are convinced he would bring real added value to the dressing room thanks to his mentality and leadership. Talks have already started between PSG and Aston Villa in order to find the ideal formula to wrap up the deal quickly after the World Cup. The player had also discreetly come to the Parc des Princes for PSG–Toulouse this season, accompanied by his son, who is himself a big fan of the club.”

Confirmations are piling up in this major “surprise” story of the day. There was not the slightest indication this morning, and now there is a feeling that everything could be wrapped up quickly. Although it would probably only happen after the end of the World Cup (final on July 19). Still, nothing is certain until it becomes concrete. The transfer market can move quickly and in every direction.

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A move by Digne’s camp to negotiate a better contract extension cannot yet be ruled out; we have already seen several players use PSG in this way in recent years. Nevertheless, this return also makes sense. The left-back remains very attached to Paris and could try for a second spell there in order to leave a more positive mark than during his mixed first stint. It would also give him the chance to fight for titles, including the Champions League, in one of the best teams around at the moment. And PSG would gain a strong reinforcement on the left side of defense, where Lucas Hernandez (30) is a little lacking in attacking contribution. He could also be moved into the center, since Lucas Beraldo (22) has been playing more in midfield.

There is a real possibility here; let’s wait and see whether it materializes. Other options may well exist, especially with a PSG side that has been used to signing young players in recent years. But the opportunity, with a €10 million release clause, is interesting. Especially since a rising talent might not want to face competition from the impressive Nuno Mendes (24).

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