PSG's Digne seals Roma loan move
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Italian Serie A side Roma continued to shore up their defence on Wednesday with Paris Saint-Germain French international left-back Lucas Digne completing his loan move from one capital club to the other.
After completing a medical, Digne, 22, signed with the Giallorossi in a one-year deal that will see Roma pay PSG €2.5m and could end up with the 22-year-old making the move permanent. Key to the transfer was Roma coach Rudi Garcia, who while in charge of PSG's Ligue 1 rivals Lille handed Digne his first-team debut for the club in 2011.
Digne, who was a member of the France Under-20 side crowned world champions in 2013, told Roma TV: "I chose Roma because it's a legendary club with a great history. I know that in this city and at this club there's everything you need to succeed."
It was at Lille that Digne, despite still being a teenager, first impressed and in his second season with the northern French club he made seven appearances in the UEFA Champions League. Digne signed a five-year deal with PSG two seasons ago and in his short time with the capital club won two league titles and the Coupe de France.