France international Lucas Digne has officially joined Paris Saint-Germain from Aston Villa, returning to the French club where he began his senior career.
The 33-year-old left-back has agreed to a three-year contract with the reigning European champions and will return to the Parc des Princes after eight years playing in England.
Digne initially joined Aston Villa from Everton in 2022 and became an important member of the team. PSG have now brought him back after triggering the £8.5 million release clause included in his Villa contract.
Speaking after completing the transfer, Digne said he was proud to return to Paris and impressed by the progress the club has made since his first spell there.
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Digne Returns to Paris
Digne previously spent three years with PSG early in his professional career. He made 30 appearances for the club before departing for Barcelona in 2016.
His return will give PSG additional depth at left-back, with Digne expected to compete with Nuno Mendes for a regular place in the starting XI.
The move also gives Digne the opportunity to rejoin a club that has enjoyed a remarkable period of success since his first spell in the French capital.
PSG Continue European Dominance
Digne arrives at PSG at a time when the club is enjoying unprecedented success on the European stage.
Paris Saint-Germain have won the Champions League in two consecutive seasons, with their latest triumph coming against Arsenal in the 2026 final after a penalty shootout.
The French champions will now look to maintain that momentum, with Digne adding experience and competition to an already strong squad.
Villa Lose Another Key Player
Digne’s departure represents another significant change for Aston Villa ahead of the new season.
The defender was part of the Villa side that lifted the Europa League last season, delivering the club’s first major trophy since 1996.
His move to PSG makes him the third senior player to leave Villa Park during the build-up to the new campaign.
Villa have already seen Morgan Rogers move to Chelsea and Youri Tielemans join Manchester United, meaning manager Unai Emery faces further changes to his squad.
For Digne, however, the transfer represents a return to familiar surroundings and the chance to compete for more major honours with the European champions.
After gaining extensive Premier League experience with Everton and Aston Villa, the France international now begins another chapter in Paris, where his experience could prove valuable as PSG aim to continue their dominance domestically and in Europe.