Looking for a right central defender to replace Marquinhos, PSG is following the trail of Bournemouth player Ilya Zabarny.
During this winter transfer window (January 1 – February 3), the
PSG intends to make some adjustments to its squad. In the direction of departures, Milan Skriniar
et Randal Cole Muani are asked to leave the club. And to strengthen your team, Luis Enrique targeted two positions as a priority: a right central defender and a left winger. And concerning the defense, a new name appeared after that ofAbdukodir Khusanov (RC
Lens).
Geopolitics could slow down this issue
Indeed, according to The Teamwho cites English sources, the PSG has taken steps to bring in the central defender of
Bournemouth, Ilya Zabarny (22 years old, 1m89), under contract until 2029. The 22-year-old defender has become an indisputable starter since his arrival in the summer of 2023. According to English sources, the Ukrainian international has even been the subject of initial discussions . But geopolitics could be important in this matter. Indeed, the PSG
has in its ranks the Russian Matvey Safonov. And his presence in the Parisian squad “makes a possible arrival of the Ukrainian international (45 caps) very hypothetical while the war in Ukraine continues since the Russian invasion in February 2022. The position of the two players is not officially known“, specifies
The Team.
The elder of Dynamo Kiev played all of his team’s matches (16 matches) and was an important element of the team’s great season. Bournemouth (6th, five points from the podium). Its value is estimated at €38M by the site
Transfermark. The profile ofIlya Zabarny fits perfectly with the criteria desired by the Parisian management, namely “a young player (under 24-25 years old) with an ability to be very intense in the duel and capable of quickly integrating the principles of Luis Enrique »as the sports daily explained in today’s edition.
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