Matvey Safonov, the 26-year-old goalkeeper who arrived at Paris Saint-Germain last summer from Krasnodar with a contract running until 2029, has been blocked in a number 2 role by Gianluigi Donnarumma (26). This has fuelled a number of departure rumours this mercato. Speaking to Match TV, the Russian international took stock of the situation.
Safonov “I can change the situation at PSG.”
“Is it worth leaving such a club on loan?
It doesn’t occur to me, but I’m not happy with the situation. It’s harder when you only play once a month. You have to find a way of staying fit.
How about a loan? We’ll discuss it when the club wants to, but if there are no conflicts or disagreements, it doesn’t make much sense to go out on loan. I’m not happy with my situation, but I can change the situation at PSG.”
It’s often interesting to see Safonov speak, as he displays a certain frankness of confidence. One suspects that he can’t be fully happy playing rarely, and not on big nights. He’s a competitor and aspires to more.
Except that he doesn’t necessarily want to leave, certain that he can improve his status. We can appreciate this willingness, although we would point out that it could be complicated for Safonov when faced with the regularly impressive Gianluigi Donnarumma (26).
Perhaps the uncertainty surrounding the latter’s future, with a year to go before the end of his contract, is contributing to the Russian’s hopes. The outcome of this case could support an eventual departure, or a hopeful starter. In any case, without complaining about the choices made, Safonov has clearly announced his intentions.
