Illia Zabarnyi
22-Year-Old
Paris Saint-Germain
Ligue 1
2025 Fantasy Outlook
Zabarnyi had a solid 2024/25 season, marshaling the heart of the Cherries central defense. The regular starter consistently posted sound statistics for interceptions, clearances and tackles, playing his part in the attainment of eight clean sheets. He's a difficult player to get past and his contributions were key to Bournemouth conceding just 44 goals, fifth fewest in the Premier League. Zabarnyi is a natural target for set-piece crosses even if he failed to find the net last season. The Ukrainian international is catching the eye of bigger clubs, but he'll be a regular for the Cherries in 2025/26 if he stays.
Joins Paris Saint-Germain
Zabarnyi has signed a contract until 2030 with Paris Saint-Germain, joining from AFC Bournemouth, his new club announced.
ANALYSIS
Zabarnyi was developed at Dynamo Kiev's youth academy, making his professional debut in 2020 in the Ukrainian Premier Liga against Desna Tchernihiv before playing in the Champions League against AZ Alkmaar, Juventus and Barcelona. He scored his first goal in April 2021 against Inhoulets Petrove and has played 12 Champions League and nine Europa League matches while winning the Ukrainian league, cup and super cup. In the 2023/24 Premier League season, he played 37 matches, was voted Player of the Season by fans and helped his team achieve a record points total and a ninth-place finish. Internationally, he has 49 caps and three goals for Ukraine, debuting at age 18 in 2020 and featuring in both Euro 2021 and Euro 2024. Zabarnyi is now joining Paris Saint-Germain as the first Ukrainian player in the history of the club and will likely compete for a starting role with William Pacho and Marquinhos, although logically arriving as the third central defender in the hierarchy after such a strong season from the Parisians.
Zabarnyi was developed at Dynamo Kiev's youth academy, making his professional debut in 2020 in the Ukrainian Premier Liga against Desna Tchernihiv before playing in the Champions League against AZ Alkmaar, Juventus and Barcelona. He scored his first goal in April 2021 against Inhoulets Petrove and has played 12 Champions League and nine Europa League matches while winning the Ukrainian league, cup and super cup. In the 2023/24 Premier League season, he played 37 matches, was voted Player of the Season by fans and helped his team achieve a record points total and a ninth-place finish. Internationally, he has 49 caps and three goals for Ukraine, debuting at age 18 in 2020 and featuring in both Euro 2021 and Euro 2024. Zabarnyi is now joining Paris Saint-Germain as the first Ukrainian player in the history of the club and will likely compete for a starting role with William Pacho and Marquinhos, although logically arriving as the third central defender in the hierarchy after such a strong season from the Parisians.
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Assist in victory over Foxes
Zabarnyi assisted once to go with one shot (not on goal) and one chance created in Sunday's 2-0 win over Leicester City.
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Suspension over
Zabarnyi is no longer suspended and is an option moving forward for the club.
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Sent off after VAR review
Zabarnyi was sent off in the first half of Saturday's match against Wolves with a straight red card. He's suspended for the team's next three matches, FA Cup included.
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Five clearances in strong defensive performance
Zabarnyi recorded three tackles (two won), five clearances and one interception in Saturday's 2-0 defeat against Liverpool.
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Ever-present defensively
Zabarnyi has played every minute across Bournemouth's first seven matches of the 2024/25 Premier League season.
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PSG submit another bid
PSG have submitted a new bid for Zabarnyi, according to Sky Sports.
ANALYSIS
The reigning UCL champions are keen on signing the Ukraine defender, who's under contract at Bournemouth, but both parties have yet to reach an agreement. The French club has submitted a second offer for the center-back that totals £55 million, but the Cherries value the Ukraine international, who's only 22 years old, in excess of £70 million.
The reigning UCL champions are keen on signing the Ukraine defender, who's under contract at Bournemouth, but both parties have yet to reach an agreement. The French club has submitted a second offer for the center-back that totals £55 million, but the Cherries value the Ukraine international, who's only 22 years old, in excess of £70 million.