Transfer news – Chevalier to PSG: the fee, his role and Donnarumma

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·7 août 2025

Transfer news – Chevalier to PSG: the fee, his role and Donnarumma

Lucas Chevalier, a 23-year-old goalkeeper from Lille (contract until 2027) and the French National Team, is rumored to be close to joining Paris Saint-Germain in this transfer window to replace Gianluigi Donnarumma (26 years old, contract until 2026 and extension blocked). L'Equipe confirms his imminent arrival this Thursday evening and reveals the backstage.

"Including bonuses, the transaction is close to €55 million, some of which are easily achievable. Lille has also decided to make a move towards PSG in this case. Initially inflexible on the need to find a replacement before letting Chevalier go, Olivier Létang eventually resigned himself to accepting a departure without having signed a new goalkeeper. The Frenchman did not agree to join Paris with the risk of losing his place during the season, but because Luis Enrique and Campos assured him that he was the goalkeeper they needed to continue the group's collective progression. Even though the coach never guarantees playing time to his recruits and explains, even to goalkeepers, that there is competition, Chevalier would never have agreed to play for PSG if Donnarumma definitely stayed. The Premier League remains the most plausible option for the Italian, but neither of the two Manchester clubs nor Chelsea - all interested - have yet made an offer to Paris."

The whole thing is credible, including the price of 55 million euros also mentioned earlier by RMC Sport. Even though it's a significant amount, especially for a goalkeeper. This would also highlight the importance PSG places on Chevalier's arrival. If the figure is confirmed, as there is nothing official yet.

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Not even the transfer, although it seems very close to being finalized. This calls for caution regarding assertions about the details of an agreement or various discussions. But it is suspected that Chevalier has at least a real hope of being number 1 and he is not taking the great risk of being a backup one year before the World Cup. On the contrary, this move to PSG could help him make a breakthrough in the national team, even though it will be difficult.

In any case, a cohabitation with Donnarumma would seem complicated. Neither wants to be a substitute and fierce competitions between goalkeepers have very rarely really worked. Never at PSG. But an interesting agreement for the Italian must be found. Nothing is impossible, nor easy.

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