Ex-Krasnodar goalkeeper Safonov may assume the primary position at PSG, according to Semyn's statement.
Yuri Semin: PSG May Give Matvey Safonov More Playing Time
Yuri Semin, the ex-coach of Russia's national football team, hints that Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) could grant more playing time to Matvey Safonov in their upcoming championship. With the condition of current starter, Donnarumma, a deciding factor, Safonov, despite being the number two at PSG, might see an increase in matches.
Safonov, a graduate from PSG's academy, has showcased his skills in 17 matches for the club, with 13 goals conceded but seven clean sheets scored. After earning a record transfer fee of 20 million euros in June 2024, Safonov is currently valued at the same amount.
PSG, having clinched the Champions League with a 5-0 victory against Italian Inter, held a meeting with the club's players, including Safonov, on June 1, 2025. The French President, Emmanuel Macron, was present at this gathering.
As for Safonov's future, he joined PSG on a contract extending until 2029 following his transfer from Krasnodar's academy. However, conversations with the coaching staff about his potential involvement with the Russian national team's training camp leave his availability for PSG's early-season matches unclear. Whether this decision leads to an impact on Safonov's playing time is yet to be determined.
In light of the upcoming championship and uncertainties surrounding Donnarumma's condition, Yuri Semin suggests that Matvey Safonov, PSG's second-choice goalkeeper and a graduate from their academy, might see a surge of playing time as the team looks for alternatives. Desired by the Russian national team's coaching staff for potential training camp involvement, Safonov's availability for PSG's early-season matches remains unclear.
