Gianluigi Donnarumma Set to Leave PSG as Premier League Move Looms

Gianluigi Donnarumma is ready to leave Paris Saint-Germain. A move to the Premier League seems likely after a major disagreement.

WHAT HAPPENED?

PSG chose to leave Donnarumma out of their Super Cup squad. This decision shows a complete breakdown between him and the club. Donnarumma will not sign a new contract. He is expected to leave either this month or next summer. His current deal has one year left and an option for an additional year based on reports. Reports say PSG would accept an offer around £26 million. This has sped up talks with interested clubs in England.

THE BIGGER PICTURE

PSG have been getting ready for life without Donnarumma. They are now expecting offers after finding a replacement this summer, having made Lucas Chevalier their new number one goalkeeper after agreeing on a transfer fee of more than €40 million. Recently, there has been competition for the No. 1 position and changes under coach Luis Enrique. Donnarumma won Euro 2020 and made impressive saves last season, but he was criticized after not wanting to sign a contract renewal and demanding a pay rise. A clean break now helps both PSG’s rebuild and his wish for a new challenge.

WHO WANTS DONNARUMMA?

Premier League teams are very interested. Manchester United is strongly linked as they look for long-term choices in goal. However, there are currently no ongoing talks between Donnarumma and Premier League clubs like United and Chelsea. The low asking price has caught the attention of many English clubs that need a top goalie. United’s interest fits their aim to improve a defense that was not stable last season. Other top-ten teams with European goals are also thinking about making offers.

FORM THIS SEASON AND TEAM CONTEXT

Donnarumma started preseason with PSG after staying first choice in the 2024-25 season. He gave several key performances but was also criticized for his passing under Enrique’s system. PSG finished the 2024/25 Ligue 1 season as champions, having won three trophies this season, including their first UEFA Champions League title which was a historic achievement. They enter 2025-26 wanting to defend their title and push in the Champions League again. Leaving Donnarumma out of the Super Cup shows a real change in the club’s goalkeeping plans.

WHAT NEXT?

PSG are waiting for official offers. Moving to England seems the most likely before the transfer window closes. United and other Premier League clubs will think about the fee, wages, and team fit before making decisions on goalkeepers. PSG, already planning with a new No. 1, will focus on bringing their replacement in and steadying the team before their next league match. They are among the early leaders and want to lead in France.