At 23, Ukrainian center back Ilya Zabarnyi spoke at a press conference about his arrival at Paris Saint-Germain. The new Parisian player, signed this summer from Bournemouth, stated that he is approaching this transfer with calm and ambition, eager to shine with both PSG and the Ukrainian national team.
“My transfer to PSG? I’m not feeling any stress. I was looking forward to such a challenge in my career. I’m happy to join such a club with such ambitions. This is an opportunity for me to bring glory to Ukraine and win trophies. I’ve already noticed the difference in the French league, but it’s not a step down; the league is interesting in itself.
I exchanged a few words with the PSG players; we’re all looking forward to a good match. The upcoming match with the national team wasn’t discussed specifically. We’ve already beaten strong teams; we have a good team and we have every chance. France is the favorite, but we will do everything to take first place.”
Illia Zabarnyi is emerging as one of the most promising young defenders of his generation. Physically strong, with a keen sense of anticipation and excellent passing skills, he embodies the modern profile sought by top European clubs. His precocity is striking: already an undisputed starter for the Ukrainian national team, he gained valuable experience in the Premier League with Bournemouth before taking another step forward by signing with Paris Saint-Germain.
At the press conference, Zabarnyi emphasized his ambition, stating that he felt “no stress” facing this new challenge. His goal is clear: to contribute to winning trophies with Paris while serving as a symbol of success for Ukraine. With this confidence and this blend of maturity and youth, PSG is betting on a defender capable of quickly establishing himself as a key player in major matches.
