Donnarumma was one of the biggest contributors to PSG’s historic success in the previous season. The club won the French Cup, French League, and for the first time, the European Champions League under his skillful goalkeeping. Subsequently, the team also reached the FIFA Club World Cup final with him in goal. However, the scenario has begun to change since then. PSG has started bringing in goalkeepers capable of playing in the first 11. One such keeper is Lucas Chevalier from France’s Lille, acquired for $40 million. They are also working on bringing in some other goalkeepers. PSG’s aim in this effort is to find a reliable keeper to stand between the posts in place of Donnarumma.
PSG now wants Donnarumma, 26, to agree to the club’s policies before moving forward with him. Firstly, they want Donnarumma to agree to the club’s new salary structure. He has only one year left on his contract. The talks between the two parties to renew this agreement have been unsuccessful so far because Donnarumma doesn’t agree to the new salary structure. The reason is that under this structure, his current salary would be significantly reduced.
However, PSG wants Donnarumma to leave the club if he doesn’t agree to the new structure. As such, PSG has given him the opportunity to talk with any club of his choice. Both Chelsea and Manchester United have shown interest in him. But the problem is PSG’s high asking price for selling him and the salary issue. Many clubs that have spent millions on players have now begun to work hard on reducing salaries.
