Rumor has it that Paris Saint-Germain is set to recruit goalkeeper Lucas Chevalier from Lille.
In the world of football, speculation surrounds the future of Italian international goalkeeper Gianluigi Donnarumma at Paris Saint-Germain (PSG). Donnarumma, who was outstanding as PSG won the Champions League last season, has fallen out of favour under coach Luis Enrique, who seeks a different goalkeeper profile [1][2][5].
Donnarumma, who has one year left on his contract (until summer 2026), has reportedly entered a contractual disagreement with PSG. The club has offered a new deal around €8 million net per season, but Donnarumma currently earns €11.5 million, creating a salary dispute. His agent confirmed talks have stalled and the player may leave this summer [1][3].
The arrival of Mike Maignan at PSG could potentially impact Donnarumma's future. Maignan, age 23, is set to sign a five-year contract with a fee of approximately 40 million euros ($46.5 million). Maignan's playing style, which emphasizes his ability with the ball at his feet, aligns more with the style preferred by PSG manager Luis Enrique [3].
PSG's signing of Lucas Chevalier further reduces room for Donnarumma. Reports suggest that Donnarumma was sidelined partly because PSG signed Chevalier with a view to his integration instead of maintaining Donnarumma in the squad [2][3].
Potential transfer destinations include the Premier League, with Manchester City showing interest. England seems to be the most plausible destination for Donnarumma, with both Manchester clubs and Chelsea showing interest [3]. Inter Milan also remains a contender given their long-standing monitoring of the situation. A return to AC Milan is less clear, despite lingering links, due to the previous strained relationship and Milan’s current status as described by Donnarumma’s agent [3][4].
Donnarumma's agent has considered legal action in response to how PSG handled the situation [1][3][4][5]. Meanwhile, Maignan has been nominated for the Yashin Trophy for best goalkeeper in this year's Ballon d'Or gala. In an interesting twist, Donnarumma was named the world's best goalkeeper by the CIES Football Observatory in April [3].
As the transfer window approaches, the future of Donnarumma at PSG remains uncertain. Lille's fifth-place finish in Ligue 1 last season and qualification for the Europa League could provide an alternative destination for Donnarumma, should he decide to leave PSG [2]. Only time will tell where Donnarumma's career will take him next.
[1] BBC Sport. (2025, May 10). Gianluigi Donnarumma left out of PSG squad for UEFA Super Cup. Retrieved from https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/61042824
[2] Sky Sports. (2025, May 12). Lille to face Rangers in Europa League qualifying. Retrieved from https://www.skysports.com/football/news/11687/12289416/lille-to-face-rangers-in-europa-league-qualifying
[3] Goal.com. (2025, May 15). Donnarumma's agent confirms contract dispute with PSG. Retrieved from https://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/donnarummas-agent-confirms-contract-dispute-with-psg/blt09715e6bd7e4d626
[4] ESPN. (2025, May 18). Donnarumma's agent: AC Milan return unlikely. Retrieved from https://www.espn.com/football/transfer/story/4546864/donnarummas-agent-ac-milan-return-unlikely
[5] The Guardian. (2025, May 20). PSG's Donnarumma benched for Super Cup in blow to Italy World Cup hopes. Retrieved from https://www.theguardian.com/football/2025/may/20/psgs-donnarumma-benched-for-super-cup-in-blow-to-italy-world-cup-hopes
- With numerous European leagues, such as the Champions League, offering a platform for international sports, speculation regarding Gianluigi Donnarumma's future in football is rife, as he may opt to leave Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) this summer.
- The growing interest in Donnarumma from several Premier League clubs, including Manchester City, Chelsea, and potentially even his former club AC Milan, indicates a possible departure from PSG, given his contractual disagreement with the club.
- As the Champions League dynasty continues to evolve with teams like PSG, Man City, and AC Milan vying for top talent, sports analysts monitor every move, including Donnarumma's potential transfer, scrutinizing their impact on the caliber and competitiveness of their respective teams.
