Lucas Digne Agrees Personal Terms with PSG, Nears Aston Villa Exit
PSG are expected to activate the left-back’s release clause as they look to strengthen their defensive options. While the deal has not yet been officially confirmed, the transfer is believed to be entering its final stages.

Lucas Digne is closing in on a return to Paris Saint-Germain after reportedly agreeing personal terms with the Ligue 1 champions ahead of a proposed move from Aston Villa.
PSG identified the experienced French left-back as their preferred option to provide competition and cover for Nuno Mendes, Lucas Digne's impressive performances for France at the 2026 FIFA World Cup has strengthened the club's interest.
The French champions are now expected to activate the release clause in Digne's Aston Villa contract, a move that would pave way for the 32-year-old to complete his return to the Parc des Princes, where he previously played between 2013 and 2016.
Digne has been a key figure for Aston Villa since joining from Everton in 2022, played a crucial role in the Unai Emery's side that secured a top-four Premier League finish and Europa League success last season, winning the Europa league against the German side SC Freiburg.
His consistent performances and displays at both club and international levels have convinced PSG that he remains capable of performing at the highest level.
Lucas Digne is having an incredible outing with France at the ongoing World Cup tournament. The French side defeated Morocco in the quarter finals, and would face Spain on Tuesday in the semifinals.
For Villa, Digne's potential departure comes amid a busy transfer window that could also see other senior players leave, forcing the club to strengthen its squad before the new season begins.
While an official announcement is still pending, all indications suggest the transfer is entering its final stages, with PSG confident of completing the deal once the necessary contractual formalities are concluded.
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