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Yahoo
16 hours ago
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🚨 Official: PSG sign a defender for €63m!
Paris Saint-Germain is preparing for the post-Marquinhos era. This Tuesday, the European champion officially announced the arrival of Ilya Zabarnyi! The 22-year-old Ukrainian defender reportedly cost PSG around 63 million euros, excluding bonuses. It remains to be seen whether Zabarnyi's arrival will immediately impact Marquinhos' playing time, knowing that Willian Pacho—who is younger and more dynamic than his Brazilian counterpart—has gradually established himself as the pillar of the Parisian defense. As a reminder, Slovak defender Milan Skriniar committed to Fenerbahçe last week as part of a permanent transfer, while Lucas Chevalier officially signed this weekend! A fresh start, then, in the Parisian defensive sector! This article was translated into English by Artificial Intelligence. You can read the original version in 🇫🇷 here. 📸 Michael Steele - 2024 Getty Images
Yahoo
3 days ago
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Tottenham Hotspur Face Stiff Competition For This Bournemouth Defender: Is He Worth The Fight?
In a recent report, L'Equipe claimed that Tottenham Hotspur are facing stiff competition for Bournemouth defender Ilya Zabarnyi this summer. It has been mentioned that Spurs would have to rival Paris Saint-Germain and Newcastle United in the race to land the Ukrainian centre-back this off-season. Zabarnyi's Impressive Form In The Premier League Zabarnyi had a solid campaign at the English club after he put in a string of impressive displays for them on the defensive end of the field. The Ukrainian talent participated in 39 matches for Bournemouth last season, securing one assist in all competitions. The 22-year-old was a rock at the back for the Cherries and deserves credit for making 52 tackles, 33 blocks and 41 interceptions in the Premier League. He was even careful when distributing the ball from inside his half, based on his pass success rate of 82.1% in top-flight football (stats via His current contract at the Vitality Stadium will expire in the summer of 2029, which could make it difficult for Spurs to sign him on the cheap in this transfer window. ATLANTA, GEORGIA – AUGUST 03: Illya Zabarnyi #27 of AFC Bournemouth plays the ball during the Premier League Summer Series match between AFC Bournemouth and West Ham United FC at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on August 03, 2025 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by) Tottenham Hotspur Are Facing Stiff Competition For Zabarnyi: Is He Worth The Fight? Zabarnyi is a good tackler of the ball and can sense the danger well to earn the ball back for his team inside his half. He usually puts his foot through the ball when needed and can use his strong 1.89m frame to dominate the opposition attackers in the air. The Ukrainian sensation excels at playing his way out from the back. He has already got some valuable experience in the Premier League and won't take much time to adjust to life at Tottenham if they can find a way to get a deal done for him. Zabarnyi would add more bite and steel to Spurs head coach Thomas Frank's defence. He is good enough to nail down a regular first-team place at the North London club. At 22, Zabarnyi has his peak years ahead of him, which makes him a worthy target for Tottenham to pursue in this transfer window. He would be well worth the fight, so Spurs would be wise to go all out to bring him to the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium this off-season.
Yahoo
3 days ago
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Tottenham Hotspur Face Stiff Competition For This Bournemouth Defender: Is He Worth The Fight?
In a recent report, L'Equipe claimed that Tottenham Hotspur are facing stiff competition for Bournemouth defender Ilya Zabarnyi this summer. It has been mentioned that Spurs would have to rival Paris Saint-Germain and Newcastle United in the race to land the Ukrainian centre-back this off-season. Zabarnyi's Impressive Form In The Premier League Zabarnyi had a solid campaign at the English club after he put in a string of impressive displays for them on the defensive end of the field. The Ukrainian talent participated in 39 matches for Bournemouth last season, securing one assist in all competitions. The 22-year-old was a rock at the back for the Cherries and deserves credit for making 52 tackles, 33 blocks and 41 interceptions in the Premier League. He was even careful when distributing the ball from inside his half, based on his pass success rate of 82.1% in top-flight football (stats via His current contract at the Vitality Stadium will expire in the summer of 2029, which could make it difficult for Spurs to sign him on the cheap in this transfer window. ATLANTA, GEORGIA – AUGUST 03: Illya Zabarnyi #27 of AFC Bournemouth plays the ball during the Premier League Summer Series match between AFC Bournemouth and West Ham United FC at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on August 03, 2025 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by) Tottenham Hotspur Are Facing Stiff Competition For Zabarnyi: Is He Worth The Fight? Zabarnyi is a good tackler of the ball and can sense the danger well to earn the ball back for his team inside his half. He usually puts his foot through the ball when needed and can use his strong 1.89m frame to dominate the opposition attackers in the air. The Ukrainian sensation excels at playing his way out from the back. He has already got some valuable experience in the Premier League and won't take much time to adjust to life at Tottenham if they can find a way to get a deal done for him. Zabarnyi would add more bite and steel to Spurs head coach Thomas Frank's defence. He is good enough to nail down a regular first-team place at the North London club. At 22, Zabarnyi has his peak years ahead of him, which makes him a worthy target for Tottenham to pursue in this transfer window. He would be well worth the fight, so Spurs would be wise to go all out to bring him to the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium this off-season.
Daily Mail
15-06-2025
- Sport
- Daily Mail
Paris Saint-Germain edge closer to deal for £60m Bournemouth star as Champions League winners look to bolster their defence
Bournemouth are continuing talks with Paris St Germain over the £60million sale of centre back Ilya Zabarnyi who has been offered a five-year contract by the European champions. The Champions League winners are seeking to tie up a move for the Cherries defender after he agreed personal terms. Interest from the Ligue 1 side came following a string of impressive performances for Andoni Iraola's side last season. The Ukrainian international, who moved to the south coast from Dynamo Kyiv in 2023, is just one of a number of players who looks set to leave the club this summer. His former defensive partner Dean Huijsen has left for Real Madrid after the Spanish giants activated his £50million release clause. Meanwhile, Milos Kerkez could join Premier League champions Liverpool, although Bournemouth are standing firm with their valuation of £45million but could do a deal for around £40million. A potential move by the Reds to strengthen at left back follows interest from Atletico Madrid in signing Andy Robertson. Kerkez is widely expected to join Arne Slot's side, along with the impending move for Florian Wirtz in what will be a club record deal. The Cherries' defender moving to Anfield could well spell the end for Kostas Tsimikas this summer as Liverpool juggle on the left of defence. Robertson only delivered one assist in the Premier League last season in 33 games and made some uncharacteristic errors. Kerkez, meanwhile, was a standout for his side and delivered five for Andoni Iraola's men - netting twice himself.
