Gianluigi Donnarumma has confirmed that he will leave Paris Saint-Germain after being dropped from the squad for the UEFA Super Cup against Tottenham Hotspur on Thursday, August 14, 2025, early morning WIB.
"To the special fans, from the first day I arrived, I gave everything - on and off the pitch - to get my place and defend the Paris Saint-Germain goal."
"Unfortunately, someone has decided that I can no longer be a part of the group and contribute to the success of the team. I am disappointed and heartbroken," wrote the Italian player on Instagram.
Earlier, PSG coach Luis Enrique said he was 100 percent responsible for the difficult decision to exclude Donnarumma from the squad.
"Donnarumma is one of the best goalkeepers in the world, no doubt, and even better as a person."
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"However, that is the life of top footballers. I am 100 percent responsible for this difficult decision."
"If it's easy, anyone will. These decisions relate to the profile of the goalkeeper my team needs," Luis Enrique told Sky Sports Italia.
PSG recruited goalkeeper Lucas Chevalier from Lille last weekend in a 40 million euro transfer plus a potential bonus of 15 million euros. Chevalier was recruited to immediately become the main goalkeeper.
PSG doesn't want to keep Donnarumma and have two best goalkeepers in the squad this season.
The club expects offers from Chelsea, Manchester United, or Inter Milan, all of whom have contacted Donnarumma's agent, Enzo Raiola.
In fact, Donnarumma wants to extend her contract in the French capital with only one year remaining on her contract, but both sides have never reached an agreement.
The 26-year-old goalkeeper, who has become one of the highest-paid players in the squad for 850,000 euros per month, wants a salary increase and refuses to receive the new salary structure imposed by PSG sporting director Luis Campos, in the last two years.
The salary structure in question is a lower salary base with large incentives for individual and collective performance.
Donnarumma was an important player for PSG last season, with key saves in major matches against Liverpool, Aston Villa, and Arsenal during their journey to win Les Parisiens' first Champions League title.
However, Luis Enrique wants goalkeepers with better distribution and more comfortable possession of the ball, just like Chevalier.
"I hope to have the opportunity to look into the eyes of the fans at the Parc des Princes once again and say goodbye as it should," Donnarumma wrote.
"If that doesn't happen, I want you to know that your support and affection means a lot to me."
"I will never forget it. I will always carry memories of all the emotions, magical nights, and you guys, who make me feel at home."
"To our teammates - my second family - thank you for every struggle, every laugh, every moment we go through together. You will always be my brother."
"Playing for this club and living in this city is an extraordinary honor. Thank you, Paris," he said again.
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