Ukrainian Illya Zabarniy Makes His Debut for PSG in French Ligue 1
Ukrainian central defender Illya Zabarniy made his official debut for Paris Saint-Germain, marking a significant milestone in his football career.
His first appearance took place in the opening match of the new Ligue 1 season, where PSG faced Nantes on the road.
Illya started the game and played the entire 90 minutes, helping his team secure a hard-fought 1-0 victory.
This debut demonstrated his readiness to compete at the highest level of French football and showed his ability to adapt quickly to the demands of the Ligue 1.
The transfer of Zabarniy from English club Bournemouth to PSG was finalized on August 12, with the transfer fee reportedly amounting to 63 million euros, excluding bonuses — a record for the club.
The Ukrainian defender signed a contract lasting until 2030 and chose the sixth squad number.
Prior to this move, Zabarniy played for Bournemouth and the Ukrainian national team, where he appeared in over 80 matches and netted 3 goals.
His debut in France opens new opportunities for growth and international recognition, and football analysts are already speculating about a promising future for him in European football.