PSG sign France defender Lucas Digne from Aston Villa on three-year contract
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Lucas Digne says he’s “very honoured” to return to Paris Saint-Germain, where he played for two seasons between 2013 and 2015.
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PARIS – Aston Villa left-back Lucas Digne has joined Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) on a three-year deal, the European champions announced on Aug 9.
The 33-year-old French international, who grew up in the Paris region, returns to PSG, where he played for two seasons between 2013 and 2015.
“I am very honoured to be returning to Paris Saint-Germain,” Digne said in a statement on the Ligue 1 champions’ website.
“I am particularly impressed by how the club has developed over the years,” he added. “I can’t wait to start this new chapter and put all my experience at the service of the team.”
After PSG, Digne spent time on loan in Serie A with Roma before signing for Spanish giants Barcelona, who were then coached by current PSG boss Luis Enrique.
He moved to the Premier League in 2018, first with Everton, before joining Aston Villa four years later.
At Villa Park, he won the Europa League under Unai Emery last season.
Capped 64 times by his country, Digne became France’s first-choice left-back during the 2026 World Cup.
Digne is PSG’s second major signing of the summer transfer window after fellow French international Maghnes Akliouche arrived from Monaco.
He could make his debut for his new club against his former employers Aston Villa on Aug 12 in the UEFA Super Cup in Salzburg.
But in the long term, his principal role is likely to be providing cover for PSG’s starting left-back Nuno Mendes. AFP