Ilya Zabarnyi to join Paris Saint-Germain in €67m deal

Paris Saint-Germain have secured the signing of Ukrainian defender Ilya Zabarnyi from AFC Bournemouth, with a €67 million deal now verbally agreed between both clubs.

The 22-year-old centre-back is set to sign a five-year contract, becoming a major defensive reinforcement for manager Luis Enrique.

The highly rated defender will travel to Paris in the coming days to undergo medical tests, with his arrival scheduled just ahead of PSG’s appearance in the UEFA Super Cup.

Final documents are expected to be signed shortly after.

Zabarnyi has been one of the standout young defenders in the Premier League, earning praise for his composure, tactical intelligence, and leadership qualities despite his age.

His move to the French capital marks a significant step up in his career and is viewed as a long-term investment in PSG’s defensive future.

This signing marks another key addition to PSG’s squad as they continue strengthening ahead of the new season. Zabarnyi will join a star-studded side aiming for domestic dominance and European glory under Luis Enrique’s ambitious rebuild.