On Wednesday it became official: European champion keeper Gianluigi Donnarumma signs with Paris St.-Germain. He is the eighth goalie!
Donnarumma, who was voted the best player in the European Championship finals on Sunday, had his contract with AC Milan expired and is now moving to the French sheik ensemble on a free transfer. The 22-year-old Italian signed a five-year deal. His salary should now be around ten million euros per year.
However, the Italian is already the eighth goalie in the French runners-up. Conflicts are inevitable. And departures. After all, there are at least four goalkeepers in the PSG squad who would be the clear number one at many other clubs. According to the “L’Equipe” at least four goalkeepers will leave the Parisians this summer.
Navas still number one?
In any case, Keylor Navas is not a sales candidate. The Costa Rican has been the undisputed number one so far – also carries it on his back. And only extended his contract in April to 2024. The 34-year-old should now duel with Donnarumma for the regular place, while also enjoying a slight advantage. Club boss Nacer Al-Khelaifi had recently called him the best keeper in the world, coach Mauricio Pochettino should continue to want to trust him. So Donnarumma would only be a substitute. It is almost impossible for Navas to flee.
What are Areola and Rico doing?
In contrast to Alphonse Areola. The Paris self-made player was last loaned to Real Madrid and Fulham and still has a contract with the French until 2023. West Ham United had recently expressed interest in the 27-year-old. Initially, a loan including a purchase option is planned.
The situation is similar with Sergio Rico. Even the former Sevilla keeper has no chance of playing with the Parisians. In the past season, the Spaniard was loaned back to his ex-club Seville. Now the 27-year-old has already been informed that the club is no longer planning with him. Rico is said to have an offer from the Spanish league.
In addition, the 30-year-old Alexandre Letellier, Marcin Bulka (21), Garissone Innocent (21) and Denis Franchi (18) are in the Paris squad. While Letellier is probably satisfied with his role as number three of the Parisians and is therefore allowed to stay, the situation is different with the other three goalkeepers. Bulka has no future, has to go. Innocent is to be awarded to the Swiss club Xamax Neuchatel. And Franchi has the chance to prove himself in the second Parisian team.
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