Paris Saint-Germain has secured its first experienced French signing to bolster its left flank. Lucas Digne will join the capital club after the 2026 World Cup. The French international has agreed to a three-year contract with PSG, marking his return ten years after leaving Paris. The 32-year-old is currently with Les Bleus in North America. His arrival will only be officially announced after the tournament concludes, but the terms of his contract have now been finalized.
A transfer to Aston Villa that still needs to be finalized
Under contract with Aston Villa, Lucas Digne has a release clause of less than €10 million. Discussions between the two clubs are ongoing to finalize the transfer fee. No financial agreement has yet been officially announced, although the deal is now very advanced. The defender, who came through the youth ranks at Lille and then played for PSG between 2013 and 2016, will return to a club that has undergone significant transformation since his departure. Over the past decade, he has played abroad, notably for AS Roma, FC Barcelona, Everton, and Aston Villa.
An experimental solution for the left side
PSG sees Lucas Digne as a player capable of immediately providing competition and experience at left-back. His profile is valued for his reliability, his experience at the highest European level, and his ability to thrive in an ambitious squad. With 62 caps for the French national team, the Meaux native possesses solid international experience. He is coming off several impressive seasons in the Premier League with Aston Villa, where he contributed to the English club's strong performances in European competitions.
A first meeting as early as August
If the transfer goes through as planned, Lucas Digne could soon find himself facing his former club… as an opponent. PSG and Aston Villa are scheduled to meet on August 12 in the UEFA Super Cup, which will pit the two most recent winners of continental competitions against each other. Before this potential encounter, the French defender will try to finish his World Cup campaign with Les Bleus before beginning a new chapter in his career with PSG.
