PSG Secures Goalkeeper Lucas Chevalier
In a significant move for the upcoming season, Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) has secured the services of 23-year-old goalkeeper Lucas Chevalier from Lille. The club has reportedly agreed to a five-year deal valued at €40 million (approximately $47 million), with the potential for an additional €15 million ($17 million) in bonuses based on performance metrics.
Although an official announcement is expected shortly, sources indicate that Chevalier has successfully completed his medical examination in Paris and will step in as the team’s primary goalkeeper.
Impact on Gianluigi Donnarumma
The acquisition of Chevalier signals a pivotal change for Gianluigi Donnarumma, who had been instrumental in PSG’s successful campaign last season but is now set to depart the club. Donnarumma, 26, is currently weighing options for his future, with clubs such as Chelsea, Manchester United, and Inter Milan reportedly interested in acquiring the talented keeper. Conversations about a potential transfer have been underway, spearheaded by his agent, Enzo Raiola.
Despite Donnarumma expressing a desire to renew his contract with PSG, which has only one remaining year, negotiations reached an impasse due to differing expectations over his salary. The Italian international is already one of the club’s highest-paid players, earning €850,000 per month, but sought a pay increase.
Sources have confirmed that he was unwilling to accept a revised salary structure introduced by PSG’s sporting director, Luis Campos, which emphasizes a lower base salary supplemented by performance-based incentives.
Performance and Future Prospects
Donnarumma had previously played a crucial role in helping PSG secure their inaugural Champions League title last season, delivering standout performances against competitors like Liverpool, Aston Villa, and Arsenal. However, manager Luis Enrique is reportedly seeking a goalkeeper who excels at ball distribution and maintains composure while playing out from the back—traits that Chevalier is well-regarded for—leading to PSG’s decision to transition to the younger keeper.
