PSG Axes Gianluigi Donnarumma as Goalkeeper Eyes Premier League Move Amid Chelsea, Man Utd Interest
PSG Sidelining Gianluigi Donnarumma Amid Exit Push; Chelsea and Man United Interested
By Michael Pavitt, Sports Reporter | Updated: 06:57 BST, 12 August 2025
Paris Saint-Germain have reportedly excluded goalkeeper Gianluigi Donnarumma from first-team training as they aim to accelerate his departure this summer. The 26-year-old Italian, pivotal in PSG’s historic Champions League triumph last season, faces an uncertain future after contract renewal talks stalled.
[Insert Image 1: Gianluigi Donnarumma training alone at PSG facilities]
Caption: Donnarumma has been sidelined in training as PSG pressures his exit.
Donnarumma’s heroics in the Champions League knockout stages cemented his status among the world’s elite goalkeepers. However, with his contract expiring in 2026, PSG seeks to avoid losing him on a free transfer next year. The club has already secured replacement Lucas Chevalier, Ligue 1’s 2024/25 Goalkeeper of the Year, signaling a seismic shift.
[Insert Image 2: Donnarumma celebrating PSG’s Champions League win]
Caption: Donnarumma’s crucial saves helped PSG claim their first Champions League title.
PSG’s stance intensified this week as Donnarumma was omitted from their UEFA Super Cup squad against Tottenham. According to RMC Sport, management has isolated him from senior training since their return from the Club World Cup. Chevalier has reportedly been told he is now the undisputed No. 1, leaving Donnarumma’s role untenable.
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Chelsea and Manchester United are rumored as potential destinations, with Blues manager Enzo Maresca photographed in discussions with the goalkeeper. Despite PSG’s £26m asking price and Donnarumma’s £200,000-a-week wages, his representatives insist he remains in control of his future.
[Insert Image 3: Lucas Chevalier in PSG training]
Caption: New signing Lucas Chevalier is poised to replace Donnarumma.
Since joining PSG from AC Milan in 2021, Donnarumma has claimed four Ligue 1 titles, two French Cups, and the Champions League. He also starred in Italy’s Euro 2020 triumph. However, PSG’s aggressive transition suggests his tenure is nearing an end.
[Insert Image 4: Donnarumma speaking with Chelsea’s Enzo Maresca]
Caption: Chelsea’s interest adds intrigue to Donnarumma’s transfer saga.
With PSG determined to cash in and Donnarumma resisting a rushed exit, a stalemate looms. As the summer window progresses, his next move—whether to England or beyond—will dominate headlines.
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