PSG have a big call to make—and clubs like Inter Milan and Manchester United are paying close attention. Is Gianluigi Donnarumma still their long-term solution in goal?
The Italian shot-stopper is under contract through 2026, and interest from top European sides is growing. Since arriving from AC Milan in 2021, Donnarumma has delivered in key moments, particularly in penalty shootouts and clutch saves. Still, his time in Paris hasn’t been perfect.
That costly mistake against Real Madrid in the 2022 Champions League continues to cast doubt on his ability to handle high-pressure moments.
Now, with PSG finally winning the Champions League, the focus shifts to locking things down for the future. Donnarumma’s recent form has reaffirmed his place as the club’s No. 1, but with the clock ticking on his deal, other clubs are circling—ready to make a move if PSG hesitate.
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If Donnarumma and PSG can’t agree on a contract extension, the club may be forced to find a long-term replacement and consider selling him this summer to avoid losing him for free.
As for who could come in, BILD reported that if Marc-André ter Stegen ends up leaving Barcelona, possible destinations include PSG, AC Milan, Manchester City, Juventus, and Newcastle United.
Nonetheless, Fichajes reported on Friday that ter Stegen leaving Barcelona isn’t part of his plans. The report claims, citing sources, that the German international is pointing the finger at Deco and Hansi Flick as the main architects of the plan to oust him.
The goalkeeper has declined to make any public statements, but internally, his stance is firm. He believes a campaign is being orchestrated to force his exit through the back door, just when he has recovered physically and is ready to compete for the starting position again.
Moreover, the selection of Joan García as the new starting goalkeeper and the possible arrival of Szczesny as the second-choice goalkeeper have further confirmed his suspicions.
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