Paris Saint-Germain definitely has problems with its goalkeepers. In recent years, residents of the Parc des Princes have had to manage delicate coexistence between several specialists in the position. Salvatore Sirigu did not take the arrival of Kevin Trapp very well. The latter then faced competition from Alphonse Areola. When Keylor Navas arrived, we thought that the Ile-de-France residents had finally found their number 1 goalkeeper. But the signing of Gianluigi Donnarumma in the summer of 2021 reshuffled the cards. Free, the Italian was a market opportunity that Paris did not want to miss.
Tenas preferred PSG to Barça
Both young and experienced, Gigio brought together everything PSG wanted. Last year, Christophe Galtier installed him alone in the number 1 chair. Same thing for Luis Enrique this season. However, the Italian international is capable of the best and the worst. He has had several incidents since his arrival in the capital. Tuesday evening against Newcastle, he committed another foul on goal. Although his defense is not blameless, he should have done better. Already called into question on several occasions, Donnarumma retains the confidence of the staff.
A situation that is of concern in Spain. In addition to the Navas case (injured), which is considered more solid, the local media are wondering about Arnau Tenas. The latter was recruited this summer by Luis Enrique himself. However, FC Barcelona believed in him in recent years and imagined him playing the role of understudy to Marc-André ter Stegen according to Sport. But it is Iñaki Peña (24 years old) who occupies this role. However, many coaches of the Catalan club believed that Tenas had more potential, his profile being compared to that of Victor Valdés. But he declined the proposal (very low financially) from Culés.
A loan is being considered
A loss for the Blaugranas, who let slip “a charismatic goalkeeper, not very tall, but explosive and with footwork on par with Ter Stegen” according to Sport. He preferred the project offered by Luis Enrique in Paris. However, he knew that his mission would be difficult since Donnarumma and Navas (who did not leave) were there, in addition to Letellier. But Tenas believed in his chances, especially since Gigio was not reassured. But after four months of competition, the 22-year-old has not yet played a single official match in the colors of PSG.
A painful and difficult situation to live with. (Sport)()https://www.sport.es/es/noticias/barca/pasa-arnau-tenas-nuevo-valdes-95283038 explains that the goalkeeper, a member of the bench, needs to play to gain experience at the highest level and progress. The Catalan newspaper adds that a departure this winter is not at all excluded. We would rather move towards a loan for the player under contract until June 2026. A solution which seems to please the main interested party. It remains to be seen whether Luis Enrique will give the green light, he who assures that he is very happy with his player whenever he has the opportunity. Same thing with regard to PSG, which sees in him a bet on the future. To be continued…
