"It's a family decision. When I signed for Villa (in 2022), my son started school, but in Birmingham, there aren't any French schools. For us, it was really important that our children could read and write in both French and English. In London, they have the opportunity to do both."
"They have two cultures, or even three, since my wife's family is Algerian. They're young, but you can tell they're already open-minded."
Aston Villa left-back Lucas Digne resides in London despite playing for the West Midlands club due to educational priorities for his children. When he joined Villa in 2022, he discovered Birmingham lacks French schools, which was important for his family. Living in London allows his children to receive education in both French and English, providing them with multicultural exposure, including Algerian heritage from his wife's family. Digne commutes early each morning to training. He remains a key player for Villa and one of the country's best fullbacks, contributing to their strong Premier League performance and Champions League qualification hopes.
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