Lucas Chevalier (foto: Getty Images)
PSG’s decision to replace Gianluigi Donnarumma has created uncertainty, with Lucas Chevalier and Matvey Safonov failing to secure the No.1 spot ahead of a crucial summer.
Paris Saint-Germain are heading toward another summer of uncertainty after their bold goalkeeping decision last year failed to deliver the expected stability.
The club shocked the football world when they allowed Gianluigi Donnarumma to leave despite his key role in their Champions League triumph. Luis Enrique backed the move at the time, insisting a new direction would benefit the team.
Instead, the situation has become more complicated. Lucas Chevalier, brought in as the new first-choice goalkeeper, has struggled to fully convince.
The French goalkeeper started the season as No.1, but recent matches show a shift in hierarchy. Matvey Safonov now appears to have gained the coach’s trust, despite initially arriving as a backup option.
This instability has left PSG without a clear leader in goal, raising serious questions about planning and decision-making.
Meanwhile, Donnarumma quickly established himself at Manchester City, strengthening the feeling that PSG may have made a costly mistake.
The ripple effect has extended beyond Paris. City had previously invested €32 million in James Trafford, who now finds himself on the bench following Donnarumma’s arrival.
As things stand, Chevalier is unhappy with his reduced role, while Safonov was never intended to carry the responsibility of a long-term No.1.
All signs point toward another decision ahead. PSG could enter the transfer market once again in search of a reliable first-choice goalkeeper.
The final direction will depend heavily on how the season ends. Paris Saint-Germain remain locked in a tight Ligue 1 title race, where every detail could shape the club’s summer strategy.
For Luis Enrique, the initial gamble has not paid off. Now, he faces a second chance to fix one of the most sensitive positions in his squad.