Donnarumma dropped by PSG, World Cup winner left ‘shocked’

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·26 Agustus 2025

Donnarumma dropped by PSG, World Cup winner left ‘shocked’

Paris Saint-Germain is pushing Gianluigi Donnarumma towards the exit this summer. A strong choice, as there was talk of extending his contract which ended last summer. Lucas Chevalier (23 years old) has already arrived from Lille to replace him. While he said goodbye to the supporters last Friday, without an official ceremony but in a beautiful moment at the Parc des Princes, the 1998 World Champion Christophe Dugarry had very strong words on this matter on the microphone of RMC Sport.

Dugarry "it perfectly reflects what football has become."

"I think it perfectly reflects what football has become. When we criticize players for lacking heart and generosity, the team spirit and club spirit. Well, I understand better why some players sometimes lack it. When I see the club's attitude towards this goalkeeper who had, admittedly, difficult times at the club, but who was the main architect of Paris Saint-Germain's recent victories... Well, I am shocked by what happened. Of course, I hear the sporting side."

Dugarry "Which, for now, is far from being the case."

I still think it went very, very far. I think he had declared his love for Paris Saint-Germain, he demonstrated it. He had difficult moments, moments where he had to fight and even got his face smashed against Monaco while always investing himself despite the criticism. And today they tell me it's a purely technical decision, why not. Apparently, Chevalier has better footwork since Luis Enrique wants goalkeepers who play like sweepers and are even more talented than outfield players. I dare to hope, for Paris Saint-Germain, that the new goalkeeper will be much better than Donnarumma. Which, for now, is far from being the case."

Dugarry "they didn't handle things well with Donnarumma."

I think it's always good to treat your stars well. And that wasn't the case. I like when there is humanity. And here Paris Saint-Germain, even if they have shown in recent weeks that they are capable of it with more than good attitudes, I find that with Donnarumma they didn't handle things well. I am shocked."

PSG might have done better with Donnarumma, who just won the Champions League and is now sidelined. It's a difficult moment. Of course, these are moments that can mark players and bring the idea that one should not get too attached. Even if Dugarry exaggerates, as he often does.

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We must not forget that we do not know the details of all the discussions. Did the Italian's entourage aim too high, which led Paris to seek another solution? Perhaps the club also made it clear to his agent early on that it would probably be the end.

Also, a club has every right to seek further strengthening, even if it has won. One should not rest on one's laurels. Donnarumma has often been criticized, especially for his footwork. Chevalier is a bit more comfortable in this area, even though he can still improve. He seems to be able to go further than the Italian in this area, as well as in being higher up the field defensively. This matters to Luis Enrique.

On his line, there is nothing to say that Chevalier is behind Donnarumma, even if he still needs to prove himself at the highest level. He still has statistics at the level of the Italian, or even better in Ligue 1. But Dugarry, as often, avoids the details and focuses on words to express his annoyance.

This article was translated into English by Artificial Intelligence. You can read the original version in 🇫🇷 here.