French international Lucas Digne is poised to make a surprising comeback to Paris Saint-Germain (PSG), having reached an agreement with the club just months before the 2026 World Cup. The 32-year-old left-back, currently playing for Aston Villa in the Premier League, will reunite with his former club where he spent three seasons from 2013 to 2016. The move comes as PSG seeks to strengthen its left-back position ahead of the upcoming campaign.
Digne’s return will see him primarily serve as a backup to Nuno Mendes, who has established himself as PSG’s first-choice left-back. While the club initially considered a younger profile for this role, the veteran’s consistent performances in England tipped the scales in his favor. A transfer fee reported to be around €10 million—along with his French nationality and ties to Lille OSC’s youth academy—further sweetened the deal.
PSG prioritizes French talent in squad planning
Club insiders emphasized PSG’s preference for homegrown talent, stating that while performance remains the top priority, nationality still plays a role in decision-making. « You don’t turn things around overnight—and of course it’s not the deciding factor—but we’re always open to bringing in French players, » explained a source close to the discussions.
Confirmed three-year deal awaits Digne
Reports indicate the transfer is nearly finalized, with Digne expected to sign a three-year contract once his Aston Villa contract is terminated post-World Cup. French journalist Fabrice Hawkins noted that Digne had already confirmed the move to teammates, who jokingly teased him about the growing number of France teammates joining PSG’s ranks. « It’s not 100% official yet, but Lucas Digne is heading to PSG. His teammates even ribbed him after seeing the news, telling him the France locker room is starting to look like PSG’s. He confirmed it’s happening because he’s agreed to a three-year deal. Now it’s just a matter of activating the clause for under €10 million once he’s free after the World Cup, » Hawkins explained.
