Donnarumma left out of PSG squad for UEFA Super Cup
It kicks off at the Stadio Friuli on Wednesday evening, the traditional season opener between the Champions League winners and holders of the Europa League trophy.
The tension between goalkeeper and club is escalating to new levels after talks for a new contract broke down definitively.
His current deal only runs to the end of the season, so he could leave as a free agent in June 2026, while PSG already signed his replacement Lucas Chevalier.
PSG sent strong Donnarumma message
MUNICH, GERMANY – MAY 31: Gianluigi Donnarumma of Paris Saint-Germain celebrates after Desire Doue of Paris Saint-Germain (not pictured) scores his team's second goal during the UEFA Champions League Final 2025 between Paris Saint-Germain and FC Internazionale Milano at Munich Football Arena on May 31, 2025 in Munich, Germany. (Photo by)
If Donnarumma had hoped to battle it out with the new man for the gloves, then Luis Enrique sent a message by leaving him out of the travelling party entirely.
This suggests the shot-stopper has already played his final game in the Paris Saint-Germain jersey, despite helping them to the Quadruple last season, including victory in the Champions League.
The Premier League is likely to be the next destination for the Italy international, with Manchester United the favourites ahead of Manchester United and Chelsea.
Galatasaray and Bayern Munich have also shown an interest, but Inter and Juventus would struggle to sustain his wages.
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