Gianluigi Donnarumma’s situation at Paris Saint-Germain is becoming increasingly tense. The Italian national team captain is struggling to tolerate Luis Enrique’s recent decisions, which have seen him benched for crucial matches.
Calciomercato report how Donnarumma’s first exclusion of the season against Lens before the international break was taken in stride. However, being left out against Toulouse after the break and, more significantly, for the crucial Champions League match against Bayern Munich (which PSG lost 1-0) has sparked discontent.
According to reports, Donnarumma is unhappy in Paris. He doesn’t understand how the coach could prefer Safonov, who was supposed to be his backup, for the most important match of the year. The idea of alternating with Safonov throughout the season is also unacceptable to him.
This situation has impacted ongoing contract renewal discussions. Talks that began last season to extend Donnarumma’s current contract, which expires on June 30, 2026, have stalled. With only a year and a half left on his contract, PSG faces the risk of losing him on a free transfer if no agreement is reached.
The upcoming summer could be decisive for Donnarumma’s future at PSG. With a contract extension seeming increasingly unlikely, the possibility of a departure is growing. A return to Serie A, closer to home, appears to be among Donnarumma’s preferences.
Potential destinations in Italy are limited. Juventus recently acquired Di Gregorio, Roma is in a complicated situation with Svilar as a future investment, and a return to Milan seems unlikely due to the circumstances of his 2021 departure. This leaves Napoli and Inter as possible options. Napoli, under Antonio Conte, is dealing with Alex Meret’s contract expiration, while Inter’s management highly regards Donnarumma as a potential successor to Sommer.
