AFP, SCHLADMING (AUSTRIA): French champions Paris Saint Germain laboured to a 2-1 win over West Brom in their first pre-season friendly on Wednesday with mercurial midfielder Hatem Ben Arfa making his debut.
Not helped by torrential rain and a soggy pitch in Austria, PSG defender David Luiz managed to give the English Premier League club the lead after 15 minutes, putting the ball past his own keeper Kevin Trapp off a cross from Saido Berahino.
However, second-half substitutes Adrien Rabiot (62nd minute) and Lucas (79th minute) gave PSG the win.
Meanwhile, France international defender Lucas Digne has joined Barcelona on a five-year deal from Ligue 1 champions Paris Saint Germain, the Catalan club said on Wednesday.
The 22-year-old left back spent last season on a successful loan deal at Serie A’s Roma and had been expected to move there permanently.
But Barcelona have sealed the stylish Lille-trained player’s services in a deal worth 16.5 million euros ($18.26M) with a potential four million add on.
“His pace on the left makes him a threat going forward as does his excellent technical quality on the ball,” Barca said in a press release.