Lucas Chevalier, the 23-year-old goalkeeper from Lille (contract until 2027) and a member of the French national team, is reported to be close to joining Paris Saint-Germain in this transfer window as a replacement for Gianluigi Donnarumma (26, contract until 2026, with extension talks stalled). L’Équipe now confirms that he will undergo his medical this Friday, after traveling to Paris yesterday evening.
“Lucas Chevalier is expected in Paris this evening and will undergo his medical on Friday, after PSG reached an agreement with Lille for the signing of the 23-year-old goalkeeper for a fee estimated at just over €40 million, excluding bonuses.
With bonuses included, the transfer could reach €55 million, which would make the Lille academy product the most expensive goalkeeper in French football history — well ahead of Sébastien Frey, who moved from Inter to Parma for €21 million in July 2003.”
The medical examination had already been reported by Le Parisien, so this is a confirmation that leaves only the slightest of doubts. Only an unexpected setback during this crucial step could derail the move — rare, but it does happen. For now, it’s still too early to fully celebrate, although optimism is clearly warranted.
There is also the ongoing debate about this signing while Donnarumma’s future remains unresolved. Naturally, some points still need clarification. However, Chevalier is a very talented goalkeeper, and seeing him commit long-term to Paris is certainly a positive development.
