Paris Saint-Germain officially completed the signing of French left-back Lucas Digne from Aston Villa on August 9, 2026, on a three-year deal running until 2029 [1, 2, 3, 4]. PSG reportedly activated an £8.5 million release clause to secure the 33-year-old defender’s return from the Premier League club [1, 5, 2, 3, 4].
Digne spent two seasons with PSG between 2013 and 2015, during which he won two Ligue 1 titles, one French Cup, and two French League Cups [1, 2, 3, 4]. He then moved to Barcelona from 2016 to 2018, helping the Spanish club win La Liga, two Copa del Rey trophies, and the Spanish Super Cup [1, 2, 3, 6].
After his spell in Spain, Digne joined Everton in 2018 where he played four years before transferring to Aston Villa in 2022 [1, 5, 2, 3, 6]. At Villa, he was a key player under manager Unai Emery, helping the club capture the UEFA Europa League trophy in the 2025-26 season [1, 5, 2, 3, 6, 4]. Digne made 182 appearances across all competitions for Aston Villa, scoring four goals and providing 24 assists [4].
Internationally, Digne has been capped 64 times by France since 2014. He featured in two World Cups, including a run to the semi-finals at the 2026 tournament [1, 2, 3, 6, 4].
Upon rejoining PSG, Digne said, "I am very honoured to be returning to Paris St Germain following the wonderful experience I had here more than 10 years ago" [1]. He added, "I am particularly impressed by how the club has developed over the years. I can't wait to start this new chapter and put all my experience at the service of the team" [6].
Digne is expected to challenge or provide cover for PSG’s current starting left-back Nuno Mendes [5, 6]. He will wear the number 12 jersey at the club [4].
Digne may make his debut for PSG against Aston Villa in the UEFA Super Cup match set for August 12, 2026, in Salzburg [6].
