Prior to the announcement of Gianluigi Donnarumma’s departure from PSG, Marquinhos expressed his support for his team-mate, especially after Luis Enrique had been removed from the Ballon d’Or list for the European Supercup. Nuno Mendes also mentioned the arrival of Lucas Chevalier and Illia Zabarnyi, the two new recruits of the club. At the same time, Matvei Safonov, a Russian goaltender, stated that he did not intend to leave the PSG and intended to compete with Lucas Chevalier for the incumbent position. He would only consider a start if he was pushed towards the exit by the club and obtained a prestigious club offer guaranteeing ownership status.

Donnarumma’s situation aroused a strong reaction from his agent, Enzo Raiola, who denounced a lack of respect on the part of the PSG. Raiola pointed out that Donnarumma had been loyal to the club for four years and had agreed to contract terms that were below his original expectations. He also mentioned recent discussions with the club that had confirmed that there was no change of position, and that Donnarumma would have preferred to stay in Paris. Raiola indicated that they would consider legal remedies and explore financial opportunities in the Premier League, considering that the PSG was asking for an excessive price for the player.

Finally, Illia Zabarnyi’s arrival at the PSG was marked by her choice of number 6, a number historically worn by Marco Verratti, emblematic figure in the middle of Paris. Zabarnyi, a strong and powerful defender, is about to write a new page in the history of the PSG, this time in defense, and it remains to be seen whether he can impose his style of play and his sense of placement in the Parisian defense.