Safonov speaks out on his PSG situation: "I'm not happy"

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·14 ottobre 2025

Safonov speaks out on his PSG situation: "I'm not happy"

Matvey Safonov, the 26-year-old goalkeeper for Paris Saint-Germain and Russia, shared his thoughts with Sport Express during Russia's gathering. It was an opportunity to discuss his situation at PSG, where he has had no playing time so far. He does not rule out leaving, although it is not his priority.

Safonov "I will have to consider my future when the transfer window opens."

"Leaving this winter? I will have to consider my future when the transfer window opens. For now, I am dedicating all my time to changing the situation. I wouldn't want to leave. I set out to overcome difficulties, and it would be strange to give up on that. On the contrary, they need to be overcome.

Safonov "I want to play and prove that I deserve playing time."

But every offer must be considered, so everything will depend on the situation when the transfer window opens. I want to prove that I deserve to play; I am not satisfied with the lack of playing time. Naturally, I want to play and prove that I deserve playing time and that I can compete. Has the competition become stronger with Chevalier's transfer? I wouldn't say that the competition has become tougher. It's not up to me to decide the team's lineup. And I have nothing to reproach the coach regarding the lineup."

His words are quite clear, as always with the very honest Safonov. It's appreciated; he doesn't pretend and doesn't criticize either. Simply, he has ambition and the desire to play, which is logical for a professional player. So he expresses himself and emphasizes his desire to change the situation.

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It's better than some players who seem quite happy just to collect their salary and refuse offers to leave even when PSG encourages them to go. We now wait to see the future of the Russian goalkeeper. He wants to establish himself at PSG but also does not rule out leaving if he remains without playing and an interesting opportunity arises.

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