Overview
- Reports say PSG reached a verbal agreement with Lucas Digne and informed Aston Villa on Monday that it will trigger a release clause reported at about €10m/£10m, with formal paperwork scheduled after the World Cup.
- Digne has accepted a backup role to Nuno Mendes and would join as experienced cover rather than as a first-choice starter.
- The release clause is said to stem from an August 2025 Villa extension that runs until 2028, which allows PSG to sign Digne despite Villa paying a much higher fee when they bought him in 2022.
- The move is not yet finalized and depends on post-tournament processing and paperwork, with multiple transfer reporters including Fabrizio Romano cited as sources for the verbal agreement.
- If completed, PSG would deepen left-back options ahead of the season and Villa may accelerate plans around Ian Maatsen and potential replacements as they adjust to losing a regular starter.