Ilya Zabarnyi, the 22-year-old central defender from Bournemouth (contract runs until 2029) and Ukraine, has been announced as one of Paris Saint-Germain’s defensive priorities for the mercato. There is even talk of some progress towards a transfer. Today, journalist Florian Plettenberg reports that PSG have taken an important step and that the transfer price is becoming clearer.
“Paris Saint-Germain are still pushing to sign Ilya Zabarnyi.
Several top teams have been informed that the 22 y/o centre-back has reached an agreement with PSG. Liverpool were also interested but it was never concrete.
Advanced negotiations are ongoing between Paris and Bournemouth. Understand that the total package could reach up to €70 million.”
We remain cautious, as this is not a concrete confirmation. But it’s still a rumor that points in the direction of a transfer to PSG. It’s enough to give us some confidence, even if it’s far from enough to be certain.
Everyone agrees that Zabarnyi wants to join PSG, which is already an important step. Except that it won’t lead to anything without an agreement between the clubs. Which could still be complicated. So other clubs could try their luck. So let’s wait and see, nothing’s decided yet. Even if it is possible to envisage the Ukrainian coming to Paris.
