Matvey Safonov, the 26-year-old goalkeeper who arrived at Paris Saint-Germain in the summer of 2024 from Krasnodar with a contract until 2029, has been blocked in a number 2 role by Gianluigi Donnarumma (26) first and now Lucas Chevalier (23). This has fueled some departure rumors in this transfer window. Russian media are reporting today that a loan this winter is indeed being considered.
“According to Sport Express, PSG is considering loaning Safonov this winter.
Three clubs are interested in signing Matvey Safonov, according to Russian media outlet Sport24:
– Valencia.
– Sporting Braga (a subsidiary of QSI).
– Sporting Portugal.”
Be careful, nothing is certain with rumors. Safonov’s departure seems possible, since he isn’t playing. But it’s not a given, while PSG really needs a reliable number 2. We also see that only the Russian media are getting excited at the moment, perhaps out of haste and a desire to create buzz about PSG and the national team’s goalkeeper. We’re waiting for certainties; the transfer window is still a long way off.
