The Ligue 1 champions struck an agreement for the Ukrainian centre-back after lengthy negotiations with Bournemouth.
The transfer will reportedly cost €66 million, including bonuses, and Zabarnyi has penned a five-year contract until 2030 with PSG.
The 22-year-old has been catapulted to prominence following a stellar 2024/25 Premier League season.
He formed an iconic partnership with Dean Huijsen at the heart of the defence and helped the Cherries punch above their weight.
With Zabarnyi’s addition, PSG have continued their renewed transfer policy of investing in the standout young talents.
The strategy helped Les Parisiens build a formidable squad and clinch their first-ever Champions League title last season under manager Luis Enrique.
Zabarnyi has been earmarked as the future of PSG’s backline, but it remains to be seen whether he can eclipse Willian Pacho and Marquinhos in the starting XI.
The Ukrainian is comfortable with the ball at his feet and is a physical phenomenon. His taller frame helps him dominate aerial and ground duels.
He is expected to be available for Wednesday’s UEFA Super Cup clash against Tottenham Hotspur.
The former Cherries star’s arrival could push Luca Beraldo down the pecking order, but Enrique considers the Brazilian in his plans and does not want to sell him.
Meanwhile, Gianluigi Donnarumma is edging closer towards exit after being excluded from the Super Cup squad.
The Italian keeper has been in a contract standoff with PSG, which has deepened his fallout with the French club.
Les Parisiens are pushing to sell Donnarumma to avoid him losing for free when his contract expires next summer.
Enrique has assured Chevalier that he will be PSG’s new No.1 heading into the new season.
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