Paris Saint-Germain goalkeeper Gianluigi Donnarumma heartbroken that he had suddenly fell out of the club's favour..
2025-08-13 06:25
Paris Saint-Germain's Italy international goalkeeper Gianluigi Donnarumma announced on his personal Instagram account on Tuesday that he was heartbroken by the club's announcement that he had fell out of their favour.
In his personal letter, Donnarumma expressed his deep disappointment that he had always been focused and worked hard to help the club achieve everything it has achieved, both on and off the pitch. He is disappointed that some within the team had decided that he was no longer the player who could continue to contribute to the team.
"To all the special Paris Saint-Germain fans," Donnarumma wrote, "From the first day I arrived in Paris, I gave my all, both on and off the pitch, to earn my place and protect the Paris Saint-Germain goal."
"Unfortunately, some have decided that I can no longer be part of the team and contribute to its success. I am disappointed and frustrated."
"I hope to have the opportunity to look the fans in the eye again at the Parc des Princes and say goodbye to the team as usual. If that is not possible, I want you to know that your support and love means the world to me and I will never forget it. I will always cherish your memory. There were touching moments, magical nights, and you all who made me feel at home."
"To my teammates, my second family, thank you, thank you for every battle, every laugh, every moment you've shared with us. You will always be my brothers."
"It's an honor to play for this club and live in this city. Thank you, Paris."
According to American media outlet CBS Sports' Ben Jacobs, Donnarumma's sudden fallout is largely due to the club's new goalkeeper, Lucas Chevalier.
Jacobs revealed that from the moment they decided to sign Lucas Chevalier, Paris Saint-Germain had no intention of renewing Donnarumma's contract, which expires next summer.
Therefore, journalists in the industry had long anticipated that head coach Luis Enrique would suddenly decide to remove the player from the squad starting with this week's UEFA Super Cup match against Tottenham Hotspur, and this has now been confirmed.
Jacobs added that Donnarumma is likely to move to the Premier League next.
Manchester City has reportedly begun approching Paris Saint-Germain to inquire about the price and conditions required to sign Donnarumma.
The Cityzens are prepared to submit a €50 million offer, but this can only happen if their Brazil international starting goalkeeper Ederson departs this summer.
Fierce local rivals Manchester United have also not ruled out approaching Paris Saint-Germain, but this remains to be determined.
At this time, he has not heard of Chelsea's interest in signing Donnarumma.
About Gianluigi Donnarumma
Donnarumma, 26, was born on February 25, 1999, in Castellammare di Stabia, in the province of Naples, Italy. He is 1.96 meters tall and plays goalkeeper. His older brother, Antonio, is also a goalkeeper and currently plays for Salernitana.
Donnarumma, who made his AC Milan debut at the age of 16, has long been hailed as a successor to legendary goalkeeper Gianluigi Buffon for his outstanding performances.
During his six-year spell with I Rossoneri, Donnarumma won the Supercoppa Italiana once with the club.
After his contract expired in the summer of 2021, Donnarumma joined Paris Saint-Germain on a free transfer.
During his four-year spell at Les Parisiens, Donnarumma played 161 times for Paris Saint-Germain in all competitions, conceded 156 goals and kept 56 clean sheets. During which he has won four Ligue 1 titles, the Trophée des Champions thrice, the Coupe de France twice and the Champions League once with the club, as well as reaching the final of the Club World Cup once with the club.