PSG sign Ukrainian defender Illia Zabarnyi from Bournemouth
European champions Paris Saint-Germain said on Tuesday they have signed Ukrainian centre-back Illia Zabarnyi from Premier League club Bournemouth.
British media reports said the deal was worth around £57 million ($76.7 million, €66 million).
"Paris Saint-Germain are excited to welcome Illia Zabarnyi," PSG said in a statement, adding he would be the first Ukrainian ever to play for the club.
The arrival of Zabarnyi, 22, could jeopardise the place of Brazilian stalwart Marquinhos in the starting line-up.
Zabarnyi had an impressive 2024-2025 season in England when Bournemouth finished ninth and the club's supporters voted him their player of the season in the previous campaign.
He steps into the spotlight. He’s one of us now. ✍️
— Paris Saint-Germain (@PSG_English) August 12, 2025
Welcome to Paris Illia Zabarnyi ❤️💙 pic.twitter.com/j1xHh1jNky
Bournemouth have now sold three of their first-choice defensive line-up from last season after Milos Kerkez moved to Premier League champions Liverpool and Dean Huijsen was transferred to Real Madrid.
Qatar-owned PSG, who thrashed Inter Milan 5-0 to win the Champions League for the first time in May, also signed highly-rated Lille goalkeeper Lucas Chevalier last Saturday, a move that appears to herald the possible departure of Gianluigi Donnarumma.
The Italian international 'keeper has not been included in the squad for Wednesday's European Super Cup final against Europa League winners Tottenham in Italy.
The absence of the 26-year-old, who was outstanding in PSG's march to European glory, could ignite interest from the Premier League heavyweights.
Manchester United and Chelsea are reportedly both interested.
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