Matvey Safonov (25) was the surprise recruit at the start of PSG's summer transfer window. The Russian goalkeeper arrived in the capital to provide competition for Gianluigi Donnarumma. It is the sporting reason which would not be at the origin of this transfer. Explanations.
In mid-June, the PSG formalized a transfer that no one saw coming. Indeed, the Parisian club has secured the services of a new goalkeeper rather unknown to the general public: Matvey Safonov (25 years old). Recruited to compete Gianluigi Donnarumma whose indisputable holder status was called into question by Luis Enrique according to The Team.
Matvey Safonov, the rookie who shocked everyone
Matvey Safonov was also the starting goalkeeper for the PSG during the club's last two outings against Bayern Munich (0-1) and the Toulouse FC (3-0). The doorman of Krasnodar Was he an essential recruit for Paris Saint-Germain in sporting terms? Not really.
“Safonov? These are political reasons in Qatar”
During a video published on YouTubethe journalist Romain Molina made a revelation about the surprise transfer of Matvey Safonov which is political according to its sources. “Safonov?” These are political reasons in Qatar, even if Luis Enrique validated it.”