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PSG's Luis Enrique discusses challenges of Donnarumma's sale to Man City

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 14, 2026, 7:26 AM

Last updated Oct 14, 2026

PSG's Luis Enrique discusses challenges of Donnarumma's sale to Man City

Summary

Luis Enrique, the manager of Paris Saint-Germain, acknowledged the difficulties in selling Gianluigi Donnarumma to Manchester City. Donnarumma, who recently played a crucial role in PSG’s Champions League triumph, departed during a contract negotiation deadlock. In response to his exit, PSG signed Lucas Chevalier from Lille OSC for €40 million. Chevalier has struggled to secure a starting position since joining. Ahead of PSG's Champions League match against Manchester City, Enrique expressed his admiration for Donnarumma and his ongoing performance level at his new club.

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Key Details

•Gianluigi Donnarumma left PSG amid contract extension talks.
•PSG signed Lucas Chevalier for €40 million as his replacement.
•Luis Enrique praised Donnarumma's character and skills ahead of their match.
•PSG faces Manchester City in the Champions League on Wednesday.

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7:26 AMYahoo Sports — PSG manager Luis Enrique reveals that it was ‘difficult’ to sell Gianluigi Donnarumma to Manchester City

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It was amid a standoff in contract extension talks that Gianluigi Donnarumma (27) left Paris Saint-Germain in the summer of 2025. Just weeks earlier, the Italian had finally silenced the critics and p...
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