The top signing that Luis Enrique demanded from PSG for this summer
With the most successful season in PSG's recent history still fresh - champions of Ligue 1, the Cup, and the Champions League - Luis Enrique is already thinking about how to strengthen his squad. And he has a clear priority: signing a top-level center-back. The Spanish coach has requested from the board a defender who not only complements Marquinhos but is also ready to take on the defensive leadership in the near future. In this context, the name that has gained the most traction is that of the Ukrainian Illya Zabarnyi.
Zabarnyi, a pillar for Bournemouth in the Premier League under Andoni Iraola's command, has been one of the most consistent young defenders this season. His performance has not gone unnoticed in Paris, where they see him as a secure long-term investment. Luis Enrique has even made contact with the player, expressing his interest. The main obstacle is the price: the English club values him at 70 million euros, a significant figure that could hinder the deal.
**Luis Enrique wants to sign a new center-back**
Meanwhile, PSG has also considered other alternatives. Mario Gila, performing well at Lazio, was a viable option, but with Maurizio Sarri's arrival at the Roman bench, his departure seems unlikely. Gila will be a key piece of the new project at the Olimpico.
The need to renew the defense in Paris is evident. Luis Enrique, who has based the team's success on tactical cohesion and defensive balance, knows that reinforcing that area is crucial to maintain the high level of competitiveness achieved. The market is in motion, and PSG is moving with ambition. More names on the radar are not ruled out.
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