PSG close in on Ilya Zabarnyi! Bournemouth defender set to make huge €70m move to Ligue 1 with centre-back set to sign five-year deal

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Paris Saint-Germain are closing in on the signing of Illya Zabarnyi from AFC Bournemouth, with the transfer reportedly in its final stages. The 22-year-old Ukrainian centre-back is poised to join the reigning Ligue 1 champions, with only a few minor formalities left before the agreement is officially concluded.

WHAT HAPPENED?

According to Fabrizio Romano, the Parisian club reached a verbal agreement with Zabarnyi’s camp regarding salary and a five-year deal well before formal negotiations with Bournemouth started. Now, they have decided to match the €70 million (£60.5m/$80m) valuation demanded by the Cherries.

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THE BIGGER PICTURE

French outlet RMC Sport has also reported that several top-tier clubs, including Premier League side Tottenham Hotspur, are prepared to meet Bournemouth's asking price for Zabarnyi. However, the Ukrainian international has his heart set on a move to the French capital and is not entertaining alternative offers.

DID YOU KNOW?

Zabarnyi’s potential arrival at the Parc des Princes is expected to trigger a chain reaction within PSG's current defensive roster. Reports suggest that Brazilian defender Lucas Beraldo has requested a transfer, and the club has agreed to grant his departure on the condition that a suitable replacement is secured first. With Zabarnyi set to fill that gap, Beraldo’s exit could proceed once the Ukrainian officially signs.

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WHAT NEXT FOR PSG?

With negotiations nearing completion and all major agreements already in place, PSG fans can expect an official confirmation in the coming days. Zabarnyi is expected to make his debut against Tottenham on August 13 in the UEFA Super Cup final.