Lucas Digne’s surprising PSG return confirmed among French national team players

The summer transfer window for PSG is expected to accelerate significantly once the 2026 World Cup concludes. A rather unexpected first transfer has already been secured by the capital club: Lucas Digne, the 32-year-old French national team left-back, is set to return to the Parc des Princes a decade after his initial departure. PSG’s management has opted to activate his release clause from Aston Villa, reportedly set at approximately €10M, to bring Digne back as a backup for Nuno Mendes.

Digne confirms agreement to teammates

The intricate details of Lucas Digne’s move, unfolding during the World Cup, suggest that while not yet 100% official, his signing with Paris Saint-Germain is imminent. His teammates have reportedly teased him good-naturedly, noting how the French national team dressing room increasingly resembles that of PSG. They began joking after seeing reports in the press, and Lucas Digne personally confirmed to them that he has reached an agreement with Paris Saint-Germain for a 3-year contract. All that remains is for PSG to activate the release clause, valued at under €10M, once he is available after the World Cup.

A family-driven choice for Paris

Lucas Digne has reportedly accepted the role of understudy to Nuno Mendes for two primary reasons: he embraces this project, which perfectly aligns with his family’s desires. The family environment in Paris is highly appealing, and his loved ones adore the capital. He even has children who are avid fans of Paris Saint-Germain, making everyone delighted with his father’s impending signing. While he could have potentially earned more elsewhere, he will undoubtedly be content in Paris, a city unique in the world. This reaffirms that Lucas Digne confided in his French national team colleagues about his transfer to PSG this summer.