Gianluigi Donnarumma, the 26-year-old goalkeeper who joined Paris Saint-Germain in 2021 on a contract running until 2026 (after leaving AC Milan on a free), is at the center of transfer speculation. With no contract extension in sight, talk of a departure has grown — with Lucas Chevalier (23, Lille and France) lined up as his potential replacement. According to RMC Sport, the Parisian club has informed Donnarumma of Chevalier’s arrival, in a move aimed at transparency.
“The club’s management wanted to be very transparent with their goalkeeper.”
“With his contract set to expire in June 2026, the Italian international was informed by the club this week of Lucas Chevalier’s impending arrival, according to RMC Sport. PSG’s management wanted to be very transparent with their goalkeeper and not hide anything from him. Naturally, the news did not please Gianluigi Donnarumma. Those close to the Italian have declined to comment on the situation and prefer to wait and see what happens next.”
“A five-year contract is already on the table for the French goalkeeper.”
The Lucas Chevalier deal, a top priority for PSG’s sporting leadership, is progressing well. Negotiations with Lille have accelerated in recent days, with both sides agreeing in principle to a summer transfer. A five-year contract is already on the table for the French goalkeeper. Paris continues to negotiate with Lille over a deal worth around €40 million excluding bonuses, and both sides remain confident the transfer will go through.
The announcement of Lucas Chevalier’s arrival represents more than just another move in the transfer window — it reflects Paris Saint-Germain’s intention to take a new direction in managing the goalkeeping position. By fast-tracking talks with Lille for a €40 million transfer, the club is also preparing for the possibility that Donnarumma may refuse to extend his contract, as no satisfactory agreement has been reached so far.
Donnarumma, now facing uncertainty, is under pressure: while PSG is not ruling out direct competition, many see this as a strong sign of an impending departure, particularly given that several major European clubs have inquired about his situation.
Chevalier’s arrival — having been named Ligue 1’s Best Goalkeeper — signals PSG’s commitment to renewal and to building a project around French talent, while potentially introducing a level of competition for the No. 1 spot that has rarely been seen in Paris in recent seasons.
