{
  "id": 523622,
  "title": "Lucas Digne joins PSG as Aston Villa lose another key player",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/11/lucas-digne-joins-psg-as-aston-villa-lose-another-key-player",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-08-11T01:05:03.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Chronicle Ghana",
    "slug": "the-chronicle-ghana",
    "url": "https://thechronicle.com.gh/lucas-digne-joins-psg-as-aston-villa-lose-another-key-player/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Aston Villa has lost another significant talent as Lucas Digne has returned to Paris Saint-Germain (PSG). The former French left-back is set to join his original club once again, signing a £6million deal that triggered his release clause. Digne, who previously played for PSG from 2011 to 2014, expressed his excitement about rejoining the team, stating that the club has evolved and reached new heights. He added that he is eager to reunite with his former teammate Marquinhos, who has since become the club's captain. Digne emphasized his maturity and experience, aiming to contribute to the team's pursuit of numerous trophies. He highlighted PSG's winning mentality and ambitious squad, stating that the club's DNA is built for success.",
  "summary": "Lucas Digne has left Aston Villa to re-join Paris Saint-Germain, it has been announced. The French left-back returns to the club he left ten years ago after PSG triggered his release clause in a £6million deal. A verbal agreement was in place last month for the defender who represented France at the World Cup. Upon […] The post Lucas Digne joins PSG as Aston Villa lose another key player appeared…",
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  "editors_take": null,
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  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 2,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "New Straits Times",
        "title": "PSG sign Digne from Villa",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/10/psg-sign-digne-from-villa",
        "published": "2026-08-10T22:00:11.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}