PSG Leave Donnarumma Out of UEFA Super Cup Squad Amid Contract Stand-Off

Paris Saint-Germain have left out Gianluigi Donnarumma from their squad for the UEFA Super Cup. There is no agreement on a new contract, and he is expected to leave either this summer or as a free agent in 2026. His team thinks it is unfair because he is under contract until June 2026, with two years remaining in his contract and an option for an additional year.

WHAT HAPPENED?

The 26-year-old Italy international was not included in PSG‘s Super Cup team, which shows the club’s stance as talks for a new deal have stopped. Reports say Donnarumma will not sign an extension and will leave. The timing depends on whether a buyer comes now or he waits until 2026 to leave for free. Premier League clubs are seen as the most likely destination if a transfer happens now. However, there are no ongoing talks between Donnarumma and Premier League clubs Manchester United and Chelsea. His representatives see the decision as harsh considering his status and recent performances.

THE BIGGER PICTURE

PSG start the new season as Ligue 1 champions and Champions League winners after a successful 2024-25 campaign, where they finished as champions with only 2 losses. They aim to defend both titles. Dropping their main keeper from an important match shows a push to protect player value and team harmony during a contract impasse. Donnarumma has been important since joining in 2021, with memorable performances in Europe. External reports link Manchester United as a potential buyer if PSG put him up for sale, with strong interest from England.

FORM AND STANDINGS CHECK

PSG start Ligue 1 as title favorites after finishing top last season and winning the Champions League, achieving a record treble. The Super Cup will have them face Tottenham Hotspur, who finished fifth in the Premier League last season and return to the Champions League this year. PSG’s depth is still strong, but the goalkeeping choice for the match will be closely watched after Donnarumma’s exclusion. The club is seeking a new first-choice goalkeeper amid this uncertainty.

WHAT NEXT?

PSG will play against Tottenham in the UEFA Super Cup next, with both teams aiming to gain early-season momentum. If no agreement or sale is made quickly, PSG must decide whether to bring back Donnarumma or keep him out until the transfer window closes. A move to the Premier League remains possible, while the standoff could continue into the season and toward a possible free exit in 2026.