Gianluigi Donnarumma, the 26-year-old goalkeeper who arrived at Paris Saint-Germain in 2021 with a contract running until 2026 (following the end of his own at AC Milan), is regularly called into question by fans and observers alike. An extension is currently under discussion, but is still uncertain despite the Italian’s stated desire. Le Parisien‘s Dominique Severac reports that, for the time being, the Parisian keeper is not accepting his club’s proposals, the main issue being his salary. PSG are reportedly not ready to give in, and a new keeper could be targeted.
“For the time being, Gianluigi Donnarumma would not accept the new salary conditions offered by PSG to extend his contract.
For Paris, the deal would be clear: either he would accept the terms of his extension or he would ask to be transferred. If he doesn’t sign, the club will have to turn to a new goalkeeper. It already has several leads, including Chevalier.”
Donnarumma’s situation has crystallised the tensions surrounding Paris Saint-Germain’s new wage policy. The club no longer wants inordinate salaries and is now offering performance-linked contracts, a revolution that has not gone down well with the Italian goalkeeper, who is still under contract until 2026. Despite an exceptional season, his entourage rejected the initial offer, demanding an increase in value commensurate with his European exploits. Faced with this stumbling block, the Parisian management, led by Luis Campos, is adamant that Donnarumma must accept or leave.
Several Italian clubs, including Inter Milan and Napoli, are keeping a close eye on the situation, while PSG are already pursuing Lucas Chevalier, Ligue 1’s best goalkeeper this season with Lille. The Donnarumma affair, which has become the hottest issue of the Parisian mercato, could turn the summer upside down for PSG, who no longer want to be dictated to by their stars. And before extending his contract, Luis Campos was rumoured to be on the verge of leaving. Everything moves fast in the mercato, especially as Donnarumma loves PSG and may want to stay.
