Premier League defender set to finalise move to European giants

The Premier League looks set to lose another defender to one of the top European leagues.

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It appears to be another loss of Premier League talent to Europe this summer.

There has already been an abundance of talent that have left the Premier League for new ventures outside of the United Kingdom.

Earlier this summer, both Trent Alexander-Arnold and Dean Huijsen left for Real Madrid, from Liverpool and AFC Bournemouth respectively.

Pervis Estupiñán left Brighton and Hove Albion for AC Milan..

Luis Díaz and Jarell Quansah both left Liverpool for Germany, as did Jobe Bellingham after a successful stint with Sunderland.

Wolverhampton Wanderers said goodbye to Nélson Semedo after 182 games in five seasons.

Kevin De Bruyne and Heung-min Son arrived in the Premier League within three days of each other back in 2015.

They both leave the Premier League after successful spells in England.

De Bruyne won 19 major trophies in a success laden spell at the club.

This includes six Premier League winners medals, two FA Cups, one FIFA Club World Cup, five League Cups and City’s first ever Champions League.

De Bruyne’s 119 Premier League assists stands as the second highest in the competition’s history, and he is tied for the most in any season (20) along with Thierry Henry.

Son also waved goodbye to a successful spell in England, as the club ended a 17-year trophy drought in his final competitive game for the club.

Their 1-0 win against Manchester United in the UEFA Europa League final secured their first trophy since their League Cup final victory against Chelsea in 2008.

His partnership with Harry Kane will go down in Premier League folklore, and currently stand as the duo with the most combined goals and assists with a total of 47.

There has been plenty of player departures in England this summer, and there looks to be another about to take place.

Premier League defender set to finalise move to European giants

According to reports, AFC Bournemouth defender Illia Zabarnyi’s pending move to Paris Saint-Germain is set to be formalised.

The reigning European champions are looking to build on their maiden Champions League final win, after beating Inter Milan 5-0 in Munich.

With a young and exciting squad, the addition of a 22-year-old Zabarnyi will be a welcomed on in the capital of France after an impressive season with the Cherries.

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