This summer, the goalkeepers hosted the Paris Saint-Germain transfer window. And not just a little! In addition to Renato Marin, Lucas Chevalier was recruited for € 55 million (bonus included). At the same time, Gianluigi Donnarumma was pushed towards the exit and rebounded yesterday in Manchester City after a long soap opera. Third in the hierarchy of the porters last season, Arnau Tenas, he settled down in Villarreal. Matvey Safonov (26), who arrived a year ago in the capital, is finally the only survivor of last season. A season that was rich in success, notably with the coronation in the Champions League, and endless with the FIFA Club World Cup. But that did not disturb Safonov, who was questioned by Sport Express in Russia.
Safonov evokes Donnarumma and Knight
“I spend a lot of time to rest. This is completely normal. I like this rhythm, everything suits me. I enjoy it. In my situation, it is a sin to complain (…) Of course, I wanted to play (it was not used during the World Cup, editor's note). I haven't played for three months. I would like to play. “ The player, who said he had not exchanged with the United States President Donald Trump during the award ceremony, was then questioned about the departure of Gianluigi Donnarumma. The Italian was his direct competitor during the previous exercise, during which Matvey Safonov participated in 17 games in all competitions under the orders of Luis Enrique.
The Russian porter admitted that he had exchanged with Gigio before he goes away. “A week ago. I don't think it was like a farewell. We discussed, exchanged SMS. And when he was transferred, I was on a plane. ” Then, he sincerely responded to the new competition embodied by Lucas Chevalier. Some believe that it will be less complicated to dislodge than Donnarumma. “I have always bet on competition. My goal is to prove to each match and each training that I am worthy of playing. If I have the opportunity, I will try to prove me (…) It makes no difference, it is a competition anyway. Someone will be a winner, someone will lose. Everything starts again, to zero (…) We had three guards and I stayed. ”
Russian sends a message to PSG and competition
But what is certain is that their cohabitation is going well at the moment. “Excellent contact, good atmosphere in training. All the guards are good and great ”admitted Safonov who dreams bigger this season. “I don't set a goal. My goal is to play the next game. This is the only way to think. No need to make plans. Playing 15 games, 20 … it's useless. I want people to count on me, but I have to prove it by my game (…) to convince the coach to make me play more often? It's not up to me to do so. I can only prove it to training (…) They only talk to anyone (on how the staff decides who plays, editor's note). They call the composition, and that's it. “
He continues: “I have acquired experience. When I arrived in Paris, it was hard, but now it's comfortable. I adapted myself. I started learning French right away. In the United States, there was a break, I had trouble finding time because of the time difference. Learning has become difficult. My English, even if he was not very good, did not suit me. But I was understood. “ Safonov also mentioned his playing time. “If I don't play at all, the question will arise: why does the team need me?” We will see how life will evolve. It is strange to go to Europe to face the difficulties and to flee them afterwards. Why did I come then? Everything goes as planned. Do not give up, you have to fight. “
The porter is clear about his future and Zabarnyi
The Russian intends to make a place of choice and does not want to let go. He was also very clear about his future and rumors sending him to Galatasaray. “Where does this information come from?” What sources? I didn't comment on anything either, either. ” Ditto concerning an arrival at Spartak Moscow. “I don't read the news. Everything escapes me. It is you who informs me. “ However, the Ukrainian media claim that he is Zabarnyi, recruited this summer by Paris, would have set as a condition that Matvey Safonov leaves the club. What was again mentioned this Wednesday by Denys Boyko, former Ukrainian goalkeeper, on the set of 360 football.
“Fortunately, this goalkeeper does not play. It's already a plus. I also chatted with Illia. I know he had indeed set as a condition that this player is not part of the French club. Unfortunately, everything cannot happen as we wish, or as Illia wishes. This man has a contract that probably cannot be broken like that. ” Matvey Safonov does not want to enter these stories. Invited to comment on the situation he saw with Zabarnyi, the Russian was cash. “I won't do it.” The native of Krasnodar, who has not yet played a match this season with PSG, prefers to focus on the field and his competition a priori healthy with Lucas Chevalier. The message has passed …
