Lucas Digne, the 33-year-old (signe July 20) French national team left-back —and a former Paris Saint-Germain player from 2013 to 2016—has just left Aston Villa to return to PSG on a three-year contract. The transfer was officially announced today.
This return comes as something of a surprise, having only been rumored shortly before the deal was finalized. It is also worth noting that he is the first signing over the age of 26 since coach Luis Enrique arrived in 2023; Paris is stepping away from its usual focus on developing young talent. The move reflects a desire to bolster the squad with a high-quality player who possesses an impeccable attitude and can serve as a strong backup option—or perhaps even more, should he manage to challenge the impressive Nuno Mendes (24). Mendes is the kind of player who might otherwise “intimidate” a youngster looking to rise through the ranks and secure playing time.
Digne returns to PSG, a club for which he has never hidden his deep affection—a sentiment shared by his entire family. This connection fuels his determination to make this second stint a success, following a somewhat mixed first spell. It is also a major challenge at a club that remains intent on winning the Champions League. In any case, we wish the French international a successful return to the capital following this transfer, valued at approximately €10 million.
It remains to be seen what role awaits Lucas Hernandez (30)—whether he will see playing time in the center of defense or end up leaving the club.
