Speaker 1: Paris Saint Germain have officially finalized the signing of French
Speaker 1: fullback Lucas Digny from Aston Villa, activating a release clause
Speaker 1: in his contract valued at approximately ten million euros. The
Speaker 1: move marks a dramatic homecoming for the thirty three year
Speaker 1: old international, who previously spent three seasons in the French
Speaker 1: capital between twenty thirteen and twenty sixteen early in his
Speaker 1: professional career. The lightning fast transfer was executed following direct
Speaker 1: contact from PSG hierarchy, with Digny immediately agreeing to terms
Speaker 1: on a three year contract. Digny arrives back at the
Speaker 1: Park to Prince's following an exceptional individual and collective campaign
Speaker 1: under Unai Emery at Villa Park. The experienced defender made
Speaker 1: thirty two Premier League appearances last season and played an
Speaker 1: integral role throughout Aston Villa's successful YUEFA Europa League title run,
Speaker 1: starting in the final victory over SC Freiburg. His stellar
Speaker 1: club form also carried over to the international stage, where
Speaker 1: he anchored the left flank for France during their run
Speaker 1: to the twenty twenty six FIFA World Cup third place playoff.
Speaker 1: For PSG manager Luis Henrique securing Digny provides crucial top
Speaker 1: level depth and tactical experience behind starting left back Nuno Mendez.
Speaker 1: Luis Enrique previously coached Digny during their shared time at Barcelona,
Speaker 1: creating an established familiar relationship that accelerated negotiations. Given PSG's
Speaker 1: dense fixture schedule across domestic and European competitions, Digney is
Speaker 1: expected to log significant minutes across the back line. From
Speaker 1: Aston Villa's perspective, the transfer allows the club to clear
Speaker 1: a hirning salary off their wage bill while transitioning to
Speaker 1: Ian Mattson as their primary long term starter at left back.
Speaker 1: Having originally joined Villa f from Everton in twenty twenty two,
Speaker 1: Digny departs English football with his reputation firmly elevated, having
Speaker 1: helped lead Aston Villa back into European silverware before making
Speaker 1: his high profile return to League One