Gianluigi Donnarumma, the 26-year-old goalkeeper who joined Paris Saint-Germain in 2021 with a contract until 2026 (following the end of his contract at AC Milan), is at the heart of the rumors. His contract extension is not forthcoming, and there is talk of a departure, along with Lucas Chevalier (23, Lille and French national team). Journalist Gianluca Di Marzio gave Sky Sport Italia an update.
“Donnarumma and his entourage will meet with the French club upon his return from vacation”
“Gianluigi Donnarumma has prioritized Paris Saint-Germain. Although the parties have not yet reached an agreement on his contract extension, the Italian national team captain and his entourage will meet with the French club upon his return from vacation, scheduled for early August.
The goalkeeper’s intention is to determine whether the conditions are right to renew his contract. If this doesn’t happen, he will then have two options: stay for another year and be released for free in June 2026, or find another team immediately.”
“While waiting to learn Donnarumma’s future, PSG is preparing to acquire another goalkeeper.”
For the past few hours, Paris Saint-Germain has been trying to reach an agreement for Lille player Lucas Chevalier. Negotiations between the clubs are at an advanced stage, and a final agreement of around €40 million could be reached soon. While waiting to learn Donnarumma’s future, PSG is preparing to acquire another goalkeeper.”
Donnarumma could leave, while PSG prepares for a possible replacement. This makes sense. The Parisian club cannot find itself in difficulty so close to the resumption of competition. But the journalist underlines a key point. Others have done so as well, while some seem to forget it: the discussions between Italy and Paris are not over.
The negotiations have not progressed as one might have hoped, except that there is nothing concrete regarding a definitive blockade. Above all, there are holidays and a period of silence that lead to a media frenzy. Let’s wait for certainty before jumping to conclusions and “judgment” (some are already criticizing PSG).
Let’s not forget that the transfer window is never certain without an official announcement, and that twists and turns can happen quickly.
