Gianluigi Donnarumma on PSG future: ‘Someone has decided that I can no longer be part of the group'
The Italian goalkeeper's comments came after PSG head coach Luis Enrique said his omission from the squad for Wednesday's UEFA Super Cup match against Tottenham Hotspur was because they want a 'different goalkeeping profile'.
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Donnarumma said in a statement on Tuesday: 'Unfortunately, someone has decided that I can no longer be part of the group and contribute to the team's success. I am disappointed and disheartened.
'I hope to have the opportunity to look the fans at the Parc des Princes in the eyes one more time and say goodbye as it should be done. If that doesn't happen, I want you to know that your support and affection mean the world to me, and I will never forget it.'
Donnarumma was PSG's first-choice goalkeeper last season, playing 47 matches and helping the Paris club to win the Champions League for the first time with a 5-0 victory over Inter.
The 26-year-old featured in all of their games at the Club World Cup earlier this summer, including the 3-0 defeat to Chelsea in the final.
Last week, PSG signed France international Lucas Chevallier from Lille on a five-year contract.
Italy's captain has entered the final 12 months of his deal with the French title-winners, and The Athletic reported on Tuesday that he is willing to leave PSG.
Donnarumma's future was on the agenda at Tuesday's pre-match press conference, featuring Luis Enrique and PSG captain Marquinhos.
'These are always difficult decisions to make,' Enrique said. 'I can definitely talk about Gigio, because he's one of the best players in his position, without a doubt. He's even better as a person. We're looking for a goalkeeping profile that is different to Donnarumma. It's always difficult to make the decision in these kinds of situations.'
The former Barcelona and Spain head coach was asked to further explain the situation with Donnarumma but declined and said: 'My decision is the decision that has been taken and it has been supported by the club.'
Marquinhos was questioned about Donnarumma's future and he said that the Italian 'is part of this (club's) history and always will be.'
'We're so proud of what he's done, we thank him from the bottom of our hearts, we don't know if he's staying or going yet and if he's staying we welcome him with open arms,' the Brazilian added.
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