With his contract expiring in June 2026, Gianluigi Donnarumma, the 26-year-old Paris Saint-Germain goalkeeper, is currently in negotiations for a possible contract extension. However, according to the latest reports, a deal is far from being finalized at this stage. The capital club has even targeted Lucas Chevalier, the 23-year-old goalkeeper for LOSC, to succeed the Italian keeper. Le Parisien provides new details on Paris’ choice this Tuesday.
“The idea circulating even internally is that he is never as effective as when his contract is coming to an end.”
“The Italian goalkeeper is set to replace Lucas Chevalier, with Lille close to reaching an agreement in principle with Paris for a five-year contract and a transfer fee estimated at over €40 million plus bonuses.
In its deliberations, the Parisian management has reportedly taken into account that an extension would require starting a new 3- or 5-year cycle. However, after a near-perfect season, not everyone is convinced that they can get the best out of the Italian goalkeeper. The idea circulating even internally is that he is never as effective as when his contract is coming to an end.
“For now, his entourage points out that the 26-year-old Italian is still a PSG player.”
From a technical and tactical standpoint, it’s no secret that the Nazionale’s goalkeeper isn’t the best fit for Luis Enrique’s playing style. These are qualities that PSG’s management seems to attribute to Lucas Chevalier.
For now, his entourage points out that the 26-year-old Italian is still a PSG player.”
It’s a complicated situation for PSG, which seems to be setting clear conditions for his contract extension. According to this information, Luis Enrique is not entirely convinced by the Italian goalkeeper’s contribution. This may come as a surprise given PSG and Donnarumma’s recent European campaign. However, his footwork is not particularly sharp, whereas the Spaniard would like to rely on it more.
But you also have to take every piece of information with a grain of salt when it comes to contract negotiations, and even the transfer market in general. Every rumor can be used to put pressure on players, managers, or agents. So we still have to wait and follow this story closely to find out what the real ambitions of the club, the coach, and the player are.
Things could still move very quickly, as we have seen in other cases. Nothing is set in stone until it is official.
