This is information that surprised more than one a few days ago. Even before the end of the Parisian season, the Russian press announced that Paris Saint-Germain was very interested in Krasnodar goalkeeper Matvey Safonov. The 26-year-old Russian international goalkeeper, a national team starter, was in advanced discussions with the capital club. A surprising avenue to occupy the position of Gianluigi Donnarumma’s understudy at a time when the Parisian management is beginning a reconstruction at the goalkeeper position.
If the Italian goalkeeper seems untouchable in the number position, PSG does not seem to be banking on Arnau Tenas as an understudy. And with a convalescent Sergio Rico, a Keylor Navas gone and an Alexandre Letellier there to make up the number, it was therefore necessary to target a new profile. Luis Campos therefore decided to look towards the Russian championship, but not towards the champion since Krasnodar lost the title this Saturday to Zenit Saint Petersburg. Which is surprising, especially given the price, when the Russian press announced a deal worth 20 million euros.
An agreement was reached between the parties
Faced with these emerging rumors, the player was quick to react. “Afterwards, (I’m going to take) a vacation, I think. A link with PSG? I can neither confirm nor deny. As soon as you need to know, you will find out”he said before his partner also laughed at this rumor. “We’re already in Paris, guys. The media wrote the whole truth. Are you in Paris? “, she declared ironically to Safonov, who replied in a joking tone. “Yes, and I’m already tired of eating croissants. » Indeed, the Russian goalkeeper is very close to joining PSG.
According to our information, PSG have almost completed the arrival of Safonov. An agreement was reached between the parties for this transfer. There are only small details left to settle before the player is officially signed. PSG will therefore officially begin its transfer window with the arrival of a surprise player. A decisive transfer window which will be that of reconstruction after the departure of Kylian Mbappé. Luis Enrique has warned that he is expecting several recruits this summer to rebuild the squad, and this will therefore begin with the arrival of a Russian goalkeeper with a little-known history.
