Paris Saint-Germain have officially announced the much-anticipated signing of Bournemouth centre-back Illia Zabarnyi.
The Ligue 1 champions reached an agreement for the Ukrainian after lengthy negotiations with the Premier League club.
The transfer will reportedly cost €66 million, including bonuses, and Zabarnyi has penned a five-year contract until 2030.
Zabarnyi is PSG’s second major acquisition of the summer following the recent arrival of goalkeeper Luca Chevalier from Lille.
The 22-year-old catapulted to prominence following a stellar 2024/25 Premier League season.
He formed a strong partnership with Dean Huijsen in the heart of the defence and helped the Cherries punch above their weight.
With Zabarnyi’s addition, PSG have continued their renewed transfer policy of investing in standout young talents.
The strategy helped Les Parisiens build a formidable squad and clinch their first-ever Champions League title last season under manager Luis Enrique.
Zabarnyi has been earmarked as the future of PSG’s backline, but it remains to be seen whether he can eclipse Willian Pacho and Marquinhos in the starting XI.
The Ukrainian is comfortable with the ball at his feet and is a physical phenomenon. His taller frame helps him dominate aerial and ground duels.
He is expected to be available for Wednesday’s UEFA Super Cup clash against Tottenham Hotspur.
His arrival could push Luca Beraldo down the pecking order, although Enrique does not want to sell him.
Meanwhile, Gianluigi Donnarumma is edging closer towards the exit door after being excluded from PSG’s Super Cup squad.
The Italian goalkeeper has been in a contract stand-off with PSG, and they want to sell him this summer to avoid him losing for free next year..
Enrique has assured Chevalier that he will be PSG’s new number one heading into the new season.
