Paris Saint-Germain have secured the return of defender Lucas Digne from Aston Villa, with both clubs confirming the transfer on Sunday. The French champions triggered the 33-year-old’s €10m release clause to complete the signing.
Digne has agreed a three-year contract with the Parisian side, marking his second spell at the club following a previous stint between 2013 and 2015. He becomes the latest addition to Luis Enrique’s squad as they prepare to defend their Ligue 1 title and Champions League crown.
Reunion with Luis Enrique
The move sees Digne reunite with manager Luis Enrique, under whom he played at Barcelona a decade ago. The left-back is expected to provide cover for Portugal international Nuno Mendes, while allowing Lucas Hernandez to shift into a central defensive role.
Digne will wear the No. 12 jersey during his time at the Parc des Princes. The France international brings significant experience from the Premier League and La Liga to bolster the defending champions’ defensive options as they compete across multiple fronts.
Career path
The defender initially joined PSG as a young player in 2013 before departing for Barcelona two years later. After a spell at Everton, he joined Aston Villa in 2022 and made 182 appearances for the Birmingham club. He departs Villa Park having helped the side secure Europa League glory last season.
His return to Paris represents a homecoming for the 33-year-old, who began his professional career in France. The transfer offers Digne the opportunity to compete for major honours while providing valuable squad depth for a side that has won back-to-back Champions League titles.
The deal strengthens PSG’s defensive resources ahead of the new campaign, with Digne’s versatility and top-level experience expected to prove valuable during the rigours of a long season.