PSG Nears €60 Million Deal for Bournemouth Defender Ilya Zabarnyi

Paris Saint-Germain is close to signing Ukrainian defender Ilya Zabarnyi from Bournemouth. The transfer fee is expected to be around €60 million. The French champions have agreed on personal terms with Zabarnyi. Now both clubs are working out the final deal details.

WHAT HAPPENED?

PSG and Bournemouth are in advanced talks for Ilya Zabarnyi‘s transfer. Zabarnyi is a top defensive target this summer. The 22-year-old has agreed to a contract until 2030 with PSG after discussions last week. The teams are finalizing a transfer fee close to €60 million. Although the deal is not yet closed, there is optimism that an agreement will be reached soon.

WHY ZABARNYI?

Ilya Zabarnyi has been a standout at Bournemouth since joining from Dynamo Kyiv two years ago. He played 39 times this season, contributing one assist and providing stability in defense. Zabarnyi is also a regular for the Ukrainian national team, with 49 caps and three goals. His performances helped Bournemouth finish 13th in the Premier League this season, well above the relegation zone.

WHAT’S NEXT FOR PSG AND BOURNEMOUTH?

PSG is focused on strengthening its defense as it prepares for next season’s Champions League campaign. Their next match will be the Trophée des Champions in early August before the Ligue 1 season starts. Bournemouth will be losing a key defender, but the expected transfer income will help fund their own summer reinforcements as they look to improve on their Premier League standing next season. Final confirmation of Zabarnyi’s transfer could come in the next few days as negotiations continue.