PSG Complete €40m Signing of Lucas Chevalier as Donnarumma’s Future Hangs in Balance

Paris Saint-Germain have officially signed Lille goalkeeper Lucas Chevalier on a five-year contract for a €40 million base fee, with potential bonuses pushing the total to €55 million, as they prepare for a new era under Luis Enrique, the 23-year-old Frenchman, who was nominated for the Yashin Trophy after standout performances in Ligue 1 and the Champions League, is set to become PSG’s new No. 1, displacing Gianluigi Donnarumma. Chevalier’s superior ball distribution and comfort under pressure align with Enrique’s tactical vision, making him the preferred choice over Donnarumma, whose contract expires in 2026 and who has clashed with PSG over wage demands.

With Chevalier’s arrival confirmed, Donnarumma is now expected to leave PSG, with Manchester United, Chelsea, and Inter Milan all expressing interest in the Italian shot-stopper, despite his heroics in last season’s Champions League triumph, Donnarumma’s refusal to accept a reduced salary with performance-based incentives has strained his relationship with the club, United, in particular, view him as an upgrade over André Onana, though his €850,000-a-month wages could complicate negotiations, meanwhile, PSG’s swift acquisition of Chevalier signals their commitment to a long-term rebuild, with the Frenchman set to be unveiled imminently.
Sources: ESPN, Yahoo Sports, Fabrizio Romano.