Russia-Ukraine tensions in the PSG locker room

Former Dynamo Kyiv goalkeeper Denys Boyko has revealed the request made by center-back Illia Zabarnyi before signing for the Parisian club.

Are there major tensions in the PSG dressing room? According to information reported by Gazzetta Dello Sport and Ukrainian media, central defender Illia Zabarnyi, recruited this summer from Bournemouth for 63 million euros, reportedly asked for the departure of Russian goalkeeper Matvey Safonov before accepting the Parisian offer.

The information was revealed by former Dynamo Kyiv goalkeeper Denys Boyko during a broadcast on Football 360: "I spoke with Illia and he told me that he had asked that the Russian not join PSG. Unfortunately, it doesn't all depend on him. Safonov has a contract until 2029 and it cannot be terminated." But the goalkeeper does not seem ready to leave if we look at the new statements. "I am ready to fight for new trophies and new opportunities." Asked to comment on the situation he is experiencing with Zabarnyi, the Russian was blunt. "I will not do it."

Well aware of the problem, Luis Enrique tried to ease any potential tensions. "Sports and football are the best way to bring people together and create unity, not division," he said.