The return of Lucas Digne to Paris Saint-Germain is now a confirmed reality, according to reports from esteemed football journalist Fabrizio Romano this Monday. Utilizing a release clause embedded in his Aston Villa contract, penned just last summer, the Parisian club is on the verge of finalizing the comeback of the French national team’s left-back, a full decade after his initial departure for FC Barcelona.
This development arrives as a genuine surprise amidst the intense atmosphere of the 2026 World Cup. With the tournament reaching its thrilling climax – featuring France battling Spain in one semi-final on Tuesday, and England facing Argentina on Wednesday – transfer speculation erupted in the British press this Monday. It was first revealed that Paris Saint-Germain’s management had expressed interest in Aston Villa’s prominent left-back, Lucas Digne, a player currently anchoring the left flank for Les Bleus in the ongoing World Cup.
Verbal agreement secured with the French left-back
Despite his contract with Aston Villa extending until June 2028, a deal only renewed last summer, the prospect of a transfer has indeed materialized. French football outlets have corroborated the initial reports, adding weight to the developing story. Renowned journalist Fabrizio Romano further solidified the news, announcing his signature “Here We Go” on social media platform X earlier today, stating: “Lucas Digne to Paris Saint-Germain, Here We Go! A verbal agreement has been reached with the French left-back.” Digne previously played for PSG between 2013 and 2016, which included a season-long loan spell at Roma.
PSG to activate release clause for under €10 million post-World Cup
Lucas Digne has reportedly already given his assent to Paris Saint-Germain’s management, signaling his readiness to return to the capital a decade after his initial departure. This move will be facilitated by a specific release clause embedded in his current contract with the Villans, as detailed by Fabrizio Romano. “PSG has already notified Aston Villa: the club will pay the release clause after the World Cup, for an amount less than 10 million euros,” Romano stated. Furthermore, Digne has reportedly accepted a role as a backup for Nuno Mendes within the PSG squad.
