Lucas Digne, the 33-year-old France and Aston Villa left-back, is expected to officially become a Paris Saint-Germain player soon. Reports suggest he has already undergone a medical examination, although there has been no official confirmation. In the meantime, some media outlets are already speculating about details of his return to Paris (he previously played for PSG from 2013 to 2016). The French international has responded via social media.
“I love my children and my family too much to be away from them for even a day, and I don’t live in Birmingham.”
This serves as yet another reminder—if one were needed—to treat rumors circulating in the media and on social media with caution. Many outlets publish stories without certainty, driven more by the desire for clicks or stirring up confusion than by sharing reliable information. It is refreshing to see a player respond clearly, as it helps dispel misconceptions. In this instance, Digne’s response regarding how he would handle his return to Paris is particularly unequivocal.
Notably, he makes no mention of the transfer to PSG itself. Could this be a way of signaling that the move is indeed happening, even if he cannot officially confirm it before the clubs make their announcements? We wouldn’t want to read too much into it, but the idea doesn’t seem far-fetched.
