Donnarumma's PSG future in doubt after Super Cup omission

Gianluigi Donnarumma’s future at Paris Saint-Germain moved rapidly from uncertain to increasingly precarious after he was omitted from the squad for the UEFA Super Cup, fueling sustained speculation about a possible move to the Premier League. The goalkeeper’s camp and PSG management have traded sharp public comments in recent days, with the club signing Lucas Chevalier as a new first-choice option and Donnarumma signalling his intention to leave.

Donnarumma joined PSG on a free transfer from AC Milan in 2021 and helped the club to a historic treble, including a Champions League triumph. In four seasons with the French champions, he made 161 appearances and kept 54 clean sheets, contributing to a period of domestic dominance. His contract runs until June 2026, but negotiations over renewal have stalled, and PSG recently moved to reshuffle their goalkeeping department by bringing in Chevalier from Lille for a reported fee in the region of 40 million euros.

The decision to omit Donnarumma from the Super Cup squad against Tottenham has been framed by PSG coach Luis Enrique as a strategic move in pursuit of a different profile of goalkeeper. “I am looking for a different profile of...