Paris Saint-Germain is making concrete progress in restructuring its defense. According to L’Équipe, Lucas Digne—the 33-year-old left-back arriving from Aston Villa—has passed his medical examination and is set to sign a three-season contract. Meanwhile, PSG is preparing for the arrival of a second defensive reinforcement with a versatile profile.
A successful medical
“The signing of international player Lucas Digne (33, 64 caps)—the former Aston Villa defender has successfully passed his medical and is set to commit for three years—aligns with the aim of providing a backup option for Nuno Mendes.”
Lucas Digne’s return to Paris Saint-Germain now appears all but finalized. Passing the medical is typically one of the final steps before a contract is signed and the transfer is officially announced. Above all, his arrival would offer Luis Enrique a genuine alternative to Nuno Mendes; while the Portuguese player remains essential, he carries a heavy workload on the left flank.
At 33, Digne will also bring top-level experience without immediately disrupting the existing pecking order. PSG appears to be seeking a ready-to-play backup capable of stepping in during squad rotations and securing the position throughout what promises to be another grueling season.
PSG: “Another reinforcement expected”
“Another reinforcement is expected to arrive. The shortlist was drawn up by Luis Campos and his team. They are looking for a right-footed central defender who can also occasionally play at right-back, in order to relieve the Hakimi–Zaïre-Emery duo at times.”
Digne’s signing, therefore, is unlikely to mark the end of PSG’s defensive overhaul. Luis Campos and his staff are seeking a player capable of playing primarily on the right side of central defense while also offering an additional option on the flank. Such versatility would allow PSG to better distribute playing time and avoid relying solely on Achraf Hakimi and Warren Zaïre-Emery to cover the right-back position.
The target player’s name has not yet been revealed, but the desired profile reflects a clear objective: to increase rotation options without simply stockpiling players. Paris evidently wants to add a versatile player capable of filling multiple roles, while ensuring the signing aligns with Luis Enrique’s tactical principles.
