Ilya Zabarnyi, the 22-year-old center-back from Bournemouth (contract runs until 2028) and Ukraine, has been announced as a defensive priority for Paris Saint-Germain this mercato. Sports Zone reports today that the player and the Parisian club have reached a contractual agreement, although his club continues to refuse Parisian advances.
“EXCL. Contractual agreement between Illia Zabarny and Paris Saint-Germain!
Top priority in the central defender position, the Ukrainian is now lined up with PSG.
All that remains is to convince Bournemouth, who have already turned down an offer from PSG, as previously reported Fabrice Hawkins.”
To stay at the top, PSG must constantly anticipate and strengthen its foundations, particularly in central defense, a strategic sector for lasting success at the highest level. The choice of 22-year-old Ilya Zabarnyi is in line with this logic: identify and attract promising profiles capable of establishing themselves in the Parisian team and meeting the demands of the very highest level.
At a time when the club is coming off a historic season, the sporting directorate, embodied by Luis Campos, is not looking to multiply the number of stars, but to unearth “rare pearls” who will ensure the succession and stability of the squad.
Zabarnyi, renowned for his solidity, maturity and aggressive pressing, ticks all the boxes of the modern defender Luis Enrique is looking for. The contractual agreement with the player is a decisive step forward, but Bournemouth still need to be convinced, as they are demanding a substantial transfer fee.
This strategy, focused on growth and the detection of high-potential talent, illustrates PSG’s determination to build a sustainable project, where each recruitment targets a precise need and is part of a long-term vision.
