Zabarnyi said goodbye to Bournemouth: "It was a journey that changed me"

The former Bournemouth defender Illia Zabarnyi, who officially became a PSG player today, said goodbye to the English club.

Illia Zabarnyi. Photo: afcb.co.uk

“It was a journey that changed me — a path filled with challenges, victories, defeats, faith, and boundless dedication.

I met incredibly sincere, wonderful people. People who became more to me than just a team. We went this path together, and that is the greatest value. I am deeply grateful to everyone who was there during both the brightest moments and the darkest. This is not just an experience. This is a story. This is a memory. And I am glad that I had the honor to go through it with you.

Thank you to everyone who was there — for your faith, for your support, for your honesty, for your friendship, for your professionalism. Special thanks to the club management — for your support, trust, and the opportunity to grow. For creating conditions in which the team could work, grow, and achieve results.

To all the staff — thank you for your incredible kindness, care, and respect in any situation. Your warm atmosphere made every day here better and brighter.

To our fans — thank you for your love and unwavering support, both on the field and beyond. Your voices, your energy, and the songs you created and sang for me will stay with me forever.

And even if this chapter has come to an end, my wishes for the Bournemouth family know no bounds. May success accompany you in everything you choose. May there be love in your hearts, clarity in your thoughts, and fire in your eyes,” Zabarnyi wrote on his Instagram page.