Lucas Digne—the 32-year-old Aston Villa (contracted until 2028) and France national team left-back, who previously played for Paris Saint-Germain from 2013 to 2016—has been linked with a potential return to PSG via the activation of a release clause worth approximately €10 million. Journalist Fabrizio Romano and Foot Mercato have now confirmed the Parisian club’s interest. There is even talk of preliminary discussions and Aston Villa looking for a replacement.
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According to our information, the French champions are prepared to trigger the Aston Villa player’s release clause—estimated at €12 million—to secure his services. Meanwhile, the English club is already working on finding his successor and has set its sights on Pervis Estupiñán, the Ecuadorian left-back from AC Milan. It remains to be seen whether the player himself—who has already spoken with PSG officials but remains fully focused on the conclusion of the World Cup—will accept the offer from his former club.
This lead was somewhat unexpected, given PSG’s recent focus on recruiting young players, yet it is far from implausible. Notably, several generally reliable journalists have confirmed the story in a short space of time. It would be surprising if all of this turned out to be based on little to nothing.
For PSG, this represents an excellent option, bringing a wealth of experience and genuine quality—attributes demonstrated throughout the season and with the French national team. For Digne, there is the “risk” of playing second fiddle, but also the chance to return to a club he is attached to—one where there is a clear prospect of winning trophies, including the Champions League. With a release clause estimated at around €10 million, things could move very quickly.
However, nothing is a done deal yet. An agreement between Digne and PSG is not certain; it is not even clear if concrete talks are actually taking place. We know that things can move fast during the transfer window, a period often accompanied by media maneuvering. In this instance, it is possible that Digne’s camp is trying to apply pressure with a view to securing a contract extension.
