Donnarumma Bids Emotional Farewell as PSG Make Shock Goalkeeper Change

Gianluigi Donnarumma, the Paris Saint-Germain goalkeeper, is leaving the club. He announced this after not being part of the squad for their UEFA Super Cup final. In his heartfelt message, he said he was “disappointed and disheartened” to lose his place in the team after giving everything for PSG. Donnarumma has been left out of PSG’s squad for the UEFA Super Cup amid a contract stand-off.

WHAT HAPPENED?

Donnarumma shared an emotional statement on social media. He thanked the PSG supporters for their love since his arrival, explaining, “From the first day I arrived, I gave everything – on and off the pitch – to earn my place and defend the goal of Paris Saint-Germain. Unfortunately, someone has decided that I can no longer be part of the group.” Coach Luis Enrique confirmed he made the decision to drop Donnarumma for the Super Cup final against Tottenham Hotspur, choosing new signing Lucas Chevalier instead. Chevalier joined from Lille for more than €40 million. Donnarumma did not want to stay as a backup, and with talks over a new contract stalled, the club made a decisive change.

PSG’S NEW ERA AND DONNARUMMA’S SEASON

The Italian international is leaving a few months after helping PSG win their first Champions League title as part of a historic quadruple. Donnarumma played 44 matches in the 2024-25 season, keeping 18 clean sheets as PSG finished first in Ligue 1, 19 points clear of second-placed Marseille. PSG grabbed attention by winning their first UEFA Champions League trophy in 32 years, achieving a record treble under their new manager. As they aim for sustained European success, bringing in Chevalier indicates a major shift. Donnarumma, still only 26, has been linked with possible moves to Manchester United and Chelsea this summer, although there are currently no ongoing talks with Premier League clubs.

WHAT’S NEXT FOR PSG AND DONNARUMMA?

PSG face Tottenham Hotspur in the UEFA Super Cup with their new keeper Chevalier between the posts. The team’s focus is now on defending their Ligue 1 crown and beginning another Champions League campaign. They will open their league season at home against Nantes while rivals Monaco and Marseille hope to close the gap in the early weeks. Donnarumma’s next move remains uncertain, but he is expected to leave either this summer or as a free agent in 2026. With several top European clubs interested, he may not be without a new team for long. As for PSG, the spotlight will be on Chevalier to maintain high standards in goal as they look to build on last year’s historic achievements.