After weeks of long negotiations, PSG ended up completing the arrival of the 22 -year -old central defender, Illia Zabarnyi. The file dates from before the opening of the summer transfer window, but the Parisians finally found common ground with Bournemouth to enlist it against € 67 million, bonus included. The Ukrainian is the third Parisian recruit of the summer and signed up until 2030. Presented on the social networks of the club, he wanted to explain his choice to have joined the European champions.
“Paris Saint-Germain is the best club in the world, the best project. I think it's the best choice possible. I am here to give everything I have on the field, it's as simple as that ”first explained the Ukrainian on the club site, before returning to detail on the reasons for his choice. “I felt that people wanted me to come here and honestly, it really motivated me!” It really made me want to come as soon as possible. And finally, it happened ”.
Illia Zabarnyi is a fan of Luis Enrique
Illia Zabarnyi explains in particular to be a big fan of Luis Enrique style. The style of play of the Asturian comforted him in his choice. “I know what he expects and I'm ready for that (…) Honestly, I love this passion, and yes, I will bring it too. I also love what the team is doing on the tactical level. I saw matches and I had a lot of fun watching the game practiced. I fell in love with the style of Paris Saint-Germain so, for me, it's really great to be here ”.
And despite competition at his post, the former central defenseman of Bournemouth claims to have arms to win. “I'm still young so I need to discover new things, so I think it's the right decision. I am young, I am 22 years old, even if I have the impression of being older! I have already accumulated a lot of experience and I think it will help me in the future, even if I will obviously continue to learn ”. Absent from the group to compete in the European Super Cup, Illia Zabarnyi will have a little time before adapting and taking her first steps in France.
