PSG transfer news: Donnarumma cut-price move to the Premier League?

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·11 agosto 2025

PSG transfer news: Donnarumma cut-price move to the Premier League?

Gianluigi Donnarumma, a 26-year-old goalkeeper who joined Paris Saint-Germain in 2021 with a contract until 2026 (after his contract with AC Milan ended), is at the center of rumors. His contract extension has not come through, and there is talk of a departure, with Lucas Chevalier (23 years old) likely signed to replace him. Le Parisien provides an update this Monday morning on his complicated situation.

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A departure that is not certain.

“In the entourage of the Italian goalkeeper, the idea that he can stay until the end of his contract continues to be spread, also as a way to send the message that he will not leave easily. The first challenge is to find the right club to continue his progression at a time in his career when he is arguably at his strongest. The Premier League – where Manchester United and City are mentioned among the candidates – appears to be a plausible destination. The Saudi market might also meet his salary demands. Paris, which absolutely wanted Chevalier for the restart, ideally hopes that the situation does not drag on. They might have no choice but to facilitate Donnarumma's exit conditions by perhaps demanding a lower transfer fee than they could have normally obtained.”

Ultimately, there is a lot of uncertainty surrounding Donnarumma. It must be said that concrete elements are lacking to obtain certainties. His agent and he have repeated several times that he would like to extend. Maybe not under the extended conditions, but that was still the idea. The arrival of Chevalier could well disrupt the plans.

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Staying for 1 year to keep all options open, as well as a good negotiation, might be an idea. But it's a sporting risk and not pleasant. A satisfactory exit route for this summer is still needed. The Premier League is tempting, but it requires a project that appeals. Nothing is impossible or confirmed at the moment.

As for PSG, they can indeed facilitate the departure with a more accessible price than the value at which they estimate Donnarumma. It's logical with one year left on his contract. And there is a hefty salary to offload rather than having him in the squad for "under-utilization." Unless coach Luis Enrique wants full competition, but that's difficult in this position.

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