PSG signs Ilya Zabarnyi for 67 million euros: the first Ukrainian in the club.

The leader of the Ukrainian national team Ilya Zabarnyi is preparing for his move to 'PSG' after completing his performances at 'Bournemouth'. The contract with the Parisian club is set for five years, making Zabarnyi the first Ukrainian to represent this team.

Details of Zabarnyi's transfer

The agreement between the player and 'PSG' includes a five-year duration until 2030. PSG will pay 67 million euros for Zabarnyi, and his salary in the first season will be 4.5 million euros. 'Dynamo' Kyiv will also receive its share — 20% of the transfer amount.

The player moved to 'Bournemouth' in 2023 for 22.7 million euros. In the past season with the English club, he played 39 matches and made one assist.

On the field, Ilya Zabarnyi will wear number 6 for 'PSG'.

It is known that the player sent a

emotional farewell message

to Bournemouth fans. In addition, Zabarnyi expressed a desire not to play on the same team with goalkeeper Matviy Safonov, which caused a wave of criticism from Russian fans.

After successful performances at 'Bournemouth', Zabarnyi is preparing for a new stage in his career at 'PSG'. This transfer is an important step in the player's career, as well as for Ukrainian football as a whole. At the same time, the reaction of Russian fans to his refusal to play with Matviy Safonov indicates an increasing tension in the football world.