Ilya Zabarny – PSG newcomer: the second most expensive transfer in the history of Ukraine
12 August 14:51
22-year-old Ukrainian defender Ilya Zabarny has officially become a player of the French giant Paris Saint-Germain. This was reported by the club’s press service .
The transfer from English side Bournemouth cost PSG €63 million, making him the second most expensive Ukrainian footballer in history, "Komersant Ukrainian" reports.
Details of the transfer
- Transaction amount: €63 million
- Contract: until the summer of 2030 (5 seasons)
- Salary: €4.5 million per year plus bonuses (may increase to €8 million in the first season)
- Playing number at PSG: 6
For comparison, Oleksandr Mudryk’s move to Chelsea remains the most expensive transfer – €70 million.
Zabarnyi’s career
- In the national team of Ukraine – number 13
- In Bournemouth – number 27
- At Dynamo Kyiv – number 25
PSG is the European champion
Paris Saint-Germain is the most titled club in France, with 51 trophies in national tournaments. In 2025, the club won the UEFA Champions League, which increases the prestige of Zabarnyi’s transfer.
| Position | Footballer | Buyer club | Transfer amount (€ million) | Year of transfer | Previous club |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Oleksandr Mudryk | Chelsea (England) | 70 | 2023 | Shakhtar Donetsk |
| 2 | Ilya Zabarnyi | PSG (France) | 63 | 2025 | Bournemouth (England) |
| 3 | Andriy Shevchenko | Chelsea (England) | 44 | 2006 | Milan (Italy) |
| 4 | Vitaliy Mykolenko | Everton (England) | 23,5 | 2022 | Dynamo Kyiv |
| 5 | Ruslan Malinowski | Atalanta (Italy) | 13,7 | 2019 | Genk (Belgium) |
