Mansion Sports – Paris Saint-Germain have reportedly informed goalkeeper Gianluigi Donnarumma that he should seek opportunities elsewhere, and clarity regarding his immediate future is expected within the coming week. 

The Italian international, whose contract with PSG runs until June 2026, now finds himself the subject of interest from several leading European clubs, with Manchester City, Chelsea and Bayern Munich among the parties prepared to contest for his signature.

PSG Prepares Replacement and Terminates New-deal Talks

The imminent arrival of Lucas Chevalier from LOSC Lille has been interpreted as a definitive indication that PSG have made a decision concerning Donnarumma’s status. 

The club and the goalkeeper were unable to agree terms on a contract renewal, prompting PSG to open negotiations with alternative goalkeeping options and to pursue a replacement. 

The reported recruitment of Chevalier signals that PSG are ready to move on and are no longer fully committed to extending Donnarumma’s stay.

Manchester City Maintain Longstanding Interest

Manchester City’s interest in Donnarumma is not new; the goalkeeper has been monitored by Pep Guardiola’s side for some time. 

Reports dating to late July suggested that Donnarumma remains a long-term target for City, who view him as an elite option despite currently having other capable goalkeepers within their squad. 

Sources indicate that Manchester City could renew their efforts to secure the 25-year-old’s services in the immediate days ahead.

Bayern Munich and Chelsea Also on Alert

Bayern Munich have recently re-entered the conversation surrounding Donnarumma, resuming contact that was reportedly explored as early as January. 

Chelsea have likewise registered interest in the former AC Milan stopper, although at present the London club have not initiated formal negotiations. 

The involvement of multiple high-profile suitors underlines the goalkeeper’s market value and the level of competition for his signature.

Transfer Valuation and the Prospect of a Free Transfer Next Summer

PSG are understood to be seeking a transfer fee in the region of €25–30 million should Donnarumma depart this summer. 

However, if no agreement materialises before the close of the window, the probability that he will leave as a free agent at the end of his contract next summer increases markedly. 

In that scenario, Manchester City are widely viewed as likely frontrunners to secure his services on a free transfer, given their sustained interest and financial capacity.

Serie A Clubs Remain Possible But Constrained by Wage Costs

While the possibility of Italian clubs entering the race for Donnarumma cannot be entirely discounted, the financial implications—most significantly the goalkeeper’s anticipated wage demands—constitute a significant obstacle for many Serie A suitors. 

Should Donnarumma become available on a free transfer, interest from clubs in Italy may be rekindled, but salary structure and long-term budgetary considerations will play decisive roles in any negotiations.

Imminent Week to Provide Definitive Direction

With developments accelerating at PSG and several top clubs monitoring the situation closely, the next seven days are likely to be decisive. 

Stakeholders on all sides will be assessing whether a summer transfer can be concluded or whether the matter will be deferred until Donnarumma’s current contract approaches expiration.

In the meantime, the goalkeeper’s future remains uncertain, but the signalling from PSG and the breadth of reported interest suggest that significant movement is imminent.