Article by Aurelian Botezatu – published on Sunday, July 27, 2025, 09:04 / Updated Sunday, July 27, 2025 09:04
PSG acquires Lille's goalkeeper, Lucas Chevalier (23 years old), given that the discussions with the holder Gianluigi Donnarumma (26 years old) regarding the extension of the contract entered the deadlock.
The daily L'Équipe writes that PSG has lost its patience with Gianluigi Donnarrum and decided to act on the transfer market. The champion of France and Europe understood with Lucas Chevalier (23), the goalkeeper of the championship rival, Losc Lille, in exchange for which he would pay 40 million euros.
Gianluigi Donnarumma earns 12 million euros a year but wants more money
Donnarumma? In recent months, the Italian international has postponed the extension of the contract due in 2026. The attitude put his thoughts on the club, after he also proceeded to AC Milan, before reaching as a free player in Paris, in 2021.
The reason why the Italian international hesitates to sign? PSG is not willing to meet the requirements of the European Champion of 2021. After a excellent 2024/25 season, it requires a substantial salary increase and an undeniable status of the number one between the goals. Currently, his salary is at 12 million euros annually. Too little, in his opinion.
Nasser al-Khelaifi: “Sign the extension or go this summer!”
PSG's president, Nasser al -Khelaifi, has already given him an ultimatum – “you sign the extension or go this summer” – and now, under the arrival of Chevalier, a transfer seems more likely. For Donnarumma there is already interest in the Premier League.
According to the Daily Mail tabloid, both Manchester clubs are ready to get in the race for his services. And they also have the money needed to satisfy their claims. And Donnarumma's, and Paris.
Manchester United is dissatisfied with Andre Onana, Manchester City wants a substitute for Ederson
United is not satisfied with Andre Onana, who has not been able to impress since he was brought from Inter Milan, for 47.2 million pounds, in 2023. Since his arrival, no goalkeeper from the Premier League has made several mistakes that have led to goals in all competitions than Ona (8). Its percentage of parades in 2024-25 was only 67.2%-ranking it only 11th in the championship!
At City, Ederson's long-term future (31 years old) was questioned, and the club intends to take James Trafford, from Burnley for 27 million pounds. That is, if he will not take advantage of the opportunity and will try to bring him much more experienced Donnarumma, from PSG.
