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PSG announce signing of Lucas Digne from Aston Villa on three-year contract

Lucas Digne ahead of France World Cup match
Lucas Digne ahead of France World Cup matchREUTERS / Mike Segar

PSG have re-signed France defender Lucas Digne from ⁠Aston Villa on a deal until 2029, the Ligue 1 champions said on Sunday.

Financial details of ‌the deal were not disclosed, but British media reported that ‌PSG activated an 8.5 million pounds ($11.46 million) ‌release clause for the left-back.

Digne returns to the French ‌capital 11 years after leaving PSG, having spent ‌two seasons at the club between 2013 and 2015, during which he won two Ligue 1 titles, a ‌French Cup and two League Cups.

"I ⁠am very honoured to ‌be returning to Paris St Germain following the wonderful ​experience I had here more than 10 years ago," Digne said in a statement.

"I ​cannot wait to start this new chapter and put all my experience at the service of the ⁠team."

Digne began his ​professional career at Lille before joining PSG and later spending a season on loan at Roma.

Digne moved to Barcelona in 2016, making 46 appearances for ‌the Spanish giants over two seasons and adding a La Liga title, two Copa del Rey trophies and a Spanish Super Cup to his list of honours.

He joined Everton in 2018 and spent four years with the Premier League club before moving to Aston Villa.

The 33-year-old spent four-and-a-half seasons at Villa Park, where he became a key ‌player under manager Unai Emery and helped the ​club win the Europa League in 2026.

A France ‌international since 2014, Digne has earned 64 caps and represented his country at two World Cups, most recently helping Les Bleus reach the semi-finals in 2026.

PSG begin their Ligue 1 ⁠campaign against Rennes on ⁠August 23.

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