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Journalist
Graduated from Journalism School in Paris. Specializing in football, and more particularly on the transfer window. Fan of PSG and Stade Français.
Member of the famous 1998 French team which won the World Cup, Vincent Candela analyzes the evolution of PSG very closely and in particular the situation of the goalkeepers of the capital club. He also announced to the Russian press that Matvey Safonov, Gianluigi Donnarumma's competitor, is in the process of completely relaunching the hierarchy at PSG.
What should we expect for the future of Gianluigi Donnarummastill as much contested for his performances in the Champions League with the PSG ? The Italian goalkeeper, under contract until 2026 with the capital club, seems set to extend if the latest trends are to be believed. And yet, a member of France 98 announces a big clap of thunder for Donnarumma at PSG.
The Safonov threat at PSG
During the last market summer, the PSG spent no less than €20M to recruit Matthew Safonov (25 years old) from Krasnodar. Until now, the Russian goalkeeper has been content to quietly play the role of understudy, but the situation could soon change in the hierarchy of the PSG.
“He is winning the competition against Donnarumma”
Vincent Candela made a big announcement on this subject in an interview with Russian media RB Sport : « Safonov is already winning the competition against Donnarumma at PSG. Matvey is very popular in France; everyone highly appreciates the level of the Russian goalkeeper. However, Gianluigi has a lot of experience and it is not so easy to bench him. But again, a lot will depend on the coach's vision », indicates the member of France 98. It remains to be seen whether the PSG will indeed decide to shake up its hierarchy of goalkeepers…
