Announced close to an extension until June 2029, Gianluigi Donnarumma could finally see his future at PSG experience an upheaval in the months to come. Explanations.
Mercato: Gianluigi Donnarumma in the hot seat at PSG: end of reign in sight?
Gianluigi Donnarumma's future at Paris Saint-Germain seems increasingly uncertain. Arriving freely in the summer of 2021 as one of the biggest promises in world football, the Italian goalkeeper sees his starting status threatened by the emergence of Matvey Safonov.
Indeed, according to PSG Inside Actus, PSG management has decided to freeze negotiations concerning a contract extension for Donnarumma, whose current lease expires in 2026. This decision is explained by the club's desire to evaluate the performance of two long-term goalkeepers before making a final decision.
The competition between the two goalkeepers is intensifying, and observers are wondering about the future of the former AC Milan goalkeeper in Paris. If Safonov continues his momentum, the capital club could be tempted to turn to other options for the goalkeeper position, such as Lucas Chevalier (LOSC) and Diogo Costa (FC Porto), whose names have been circulating in recent times. weeks.
Left on the bench against Bayern Munich on Tuesday evening in the Champions League, Gianluigi Donnarumma therefore sees his future taking shape at Paris S. Even if his entourage has tempered the rumors concerning his situation.
The Donnarumma club explains its absence against Bayern
Tuesday evening, to face Bayern Munich, on the occasion of the fifth day of the Champions League, Luis Enrique preferred Matvey Safonov to Gianluigi Donnarumma for the goalkeeper position. A very surprising choice which continues to be talked about after the defeat of the Rouge et Bleu.
But the 25-year-old goalkeeper's club wanted to calm everyone down on this strong choice by the Spanish coach. Asked about his surprising choice to start Safonov against Bayern, Luis Enrique justified his decision by tactical considerations.
“My choice is based on what I observe in training and the specific needs of the match. Bayern press high, and we needed a goalkeeper capable of responding to this intensity,” said the Catalan coach at a press conference. For its part, the Donnarumma clan assures that this choice was absolutely not sporting.
Contacted by RMC Sport, a close friend of the Italian admitted: “he was ill and is probably not completely recovered. » Sidelined by Italy against France during the last international break, number 99 of Paris SG would therefore not yet have returned to 100% of its capacity. He will have to redouble his efforts to keep his starting place and convince Parisian management to offer him a contract extension.
