Real Madrid to plot shock move as PSG’s Champions League architect enters contract standoff

Ajay Gandhar

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Real Madrid are considering making a shock swoop for PSG keeper Gianluigi Donnarumma, who is locked in contract talks with the French side.

Donnarumma was one of PSG’s stars during their Champions League-winning campaign, played in all 15 games, made 39 saves, and kept six clean sheets.

But despite the player's good season, PSG has proposed a lower salary than the €10–12 million [$11m-13m] per year he currently earns.

The goalkeeper arrived on a free transfer in 2021 and is under contract until June 2026.

Le Parisien claims that the club wants to reduce its wage bill and has told Donnarumma to either accept the lower wage or accept a transfer this summer.\

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Real Madrid eye long-term replacement.

Madrid still has Thibaut Courtois, but the Belgian turned 33 this year and missed most of the season due to injury, and Donnarumma is being considered as a long-term replacement, especially with his high-level experience and potential availability at a reduced price.

According to La Gazzetta dello Sport, Donnarumma is open to a move abroad.

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Another report from Football Italia adds that clubs like Bayern Munich, Manchester City, Juventus, and Inter Milan have also shown interest in the Italian player.

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Ajay Gandhar

Ajay Gandhar is a content producer for The Sporting News, working across our English-language editions.