Transfers, PSG pleased with Chevalier’s decision over his future

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·21 Juli 2026

Transfers, PSG pleased with Chevalier’s decision over his future

Lucas Chevalier, the 24-year-old France international goalkeeper, arrived at Paris Saint-Germain during the summer 2025 transfer window from Lille to replace Gianluigi Donnarumma. But for now, he has not managed to establish himself and has seen Matvey Safonov (27) take over the starting spot. Doubts are therefore emerging about his future. L’Equipe reported this Tuesday that it has comments from the club confirming the goalkeeper’s desire to continue in the capital.

“We were very happy to hear that”

“The latest discussion between the 24-year-old Parisian goalkeeper, Luis Enrique and the club’s management established a clear line: the former Lille player is ready to fight to win back his place. ‘He told us before the World Cup that he wanted to stay. And we were very happy to hear that,’ someone at PSG said. ‘We’ll see if that’s still the case. In a transfer window, anything is possible…’”

Be careful, these are not official comments from PSG, as could be the case in a press conference by coach Luis Enrique. A degree of caution is needed, even if one can hope that the sports daily did not publish this statement at random. We do not know exactly who is speaking, nor how certain they are. Besides, the door is slightly open to a possible change of mind before the end of the transfer window. All options remain open; that is the famous uncertainty of the transfer market.

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However, there clearly is the idea of seeing Chevalier continue in Paris. That contrasts somewhat with all those who had already taken his departure at the end of the season as a given. That is often the case after a rather unsuccessful first year. And it does happen, of course. Except there are also many examples of players who hang on for at least another season. Sometimes that turns out to be a great success.

The adjustment period is not the same for everyone, just as a club change is not experienced the same way by every player. It is even more particular for a goalkeeper, a somewhat unique position in football. On top of that, Chevalier had to replace Gianluigi Donnarumma right after months of exceptional performances that led to winning a first Champions League title. Giving him time may be the best idea, especially since everyone highlighted his talent at Lille. That said, there are no guarantees either. That is also the beauty of this sport: nothing is set in stone. One can only hope that Chevalier has the determination needed to fight for his place and manage to turn the situation around over the coming months.

This article was translated into English by Artificial Intelligence. You can read the original version in 🇫🇷 here.