The Paris Saint-Germain team is taking an important step to strengthen its defense. This was reported by Euro-football.ru.
The capital club has almost reached a main agreement regarding the transfer of Ilya Zabarniy from the Bournemouth team. According to Sky Sports journalist Florian Plettenberg, the Ukrainian defender has reached a principal agreement with "PSG".
According to the source, the total amount of the deal could reach up to 70 million euros, including bonuses. Other major clubs, including "Liverpool", have shown interest in Zabarniy, but there have been no concrete actions from the Merseysiders. In the 2024-2025 season, the 21-year-old player played 39 matches for Bournemouth in all competitions, providing one assist.
According to Transfermarkt, his current market value is estimated at 42 million euros. Zabarniy's arrival at Paris Saint-Germain is expected to further strengthen the defense line and play a crucial role in achieving the team's goals for the upcoming season. The club's management is placing great emphasis on improving the quality of its players, and this transfer is part of that strategy.
Additionally, the player's youth and experience could bring long-term benefits to the team. The official announcement of the transfer is expected to take place in the coming days.
