Despite stand-by negotiations for his extension, the Italian goalkeeper, Gianluigi Donnarumma, feels good at PSG and wants to continue the adventure.
The future of Gianluigi Donnarumma has been at the center of discussions for several months. Still under contract until June 2026, negotiations for a contract extension for the Italian are currently on standby, as specified by his agent Enzo Raiola has Sports Radio :
“His contract ends in 2026, we are in a moment of reflection on certain contractual aspects. We will see in the coming months if there is white smoke. But for the moment everything is on hold. In a negotiation, anything can happen, I cannot make predictions. We are in a stand-by phase. A possible return to Serie A ? Never say never, you can't know. We will see in the years to come. For the moment, there is still a lot to do this season, then we will see. »
PSG wants to extend Donnarumma on its terms
Enough to put a damper on this issue, especially at a pivotal moment in the history between the 2021 European champion and the Parisian club, as reported The Team
in today's edition. The recent management of Luis Enrique pushed the Italian international to question his future. “He who never felt total confidence from the Spaniard and his assistant in charge of the goalkeepers Borja Alvarezwas disturbed to see his status undermined and to be put in competition with Matvey
Safonovwith incomparable international references. » In particular, he had a very bad experience of the Russian's tenure facing the Bayern Munich in
Champions League (1-0 defeat). By publicly exposing the uncertainty surrounding the future of
Donnarumma, Enzo Raiola caused disruption in the Parisian environment. Because not extending the 25-year-old goalkeeper a year and a half from the end of his lease would force the management of the Rouge & Bleu to sell him next summer.
However, this is not the solution favored by the former Milanese. Despite the doubts of recent weeks, his No. 1 option is to stay in PSGaffirms the sports daily. “He feels good there and has become an influential member of the locker room, much appreciated by everyone for his good nature. » Even if the capital club is aware of the lack of guarantees from the Parisian goalkeeper, especially during major tournament meetings. Champions Leaguethe arrival of
Matvey Safonov aimed more at boosting it than replacing it. “He remains one of the best specialists in the world and the desire to extend his career is shared. » But the negotiations will not take place under the same conditions as when he arrived free in 2021, which explains the slow motion discussions in recent months. “The football advisor
Luis Campos imposed on all those signed since 2022, recruitments or extensions, a variable share of salary depending on the number of matches played, which can represent up to a third of income. This is what is now proposed to Donnarumma. Far from its current terms which provide for emoluments of €10M per year, slightly revised upwards each off-season”explain THE. Gianluigi Donnrumma will therefore have to make some financial efforts if he wishes to continue his career in PSG.
