Overview

• Lucas Chevalier’s €40 million base fee plus €15 million in bonuses is confirmed, with the 23-year-old set for a medical and a five-year contract as PSG’s new starting goalkeeper.
• PSG and Bournemouth have finalized terms for Illia Zabarnyi’s transfer at €63 million plus €3 million in bonuses, with the 22-year-old defender expected to sign on Monday.
• Chevalier’s arrival demotes Gianluigi Donnarumma to a backup role after stalled extension talks, aligning with Luis Enrique’s demand for a goalkeeper adept in line play and distribution.
• Zabarnyi will bolster PSG’s central defense alongside Marquinhos as the club readies itself for the UEFA Super Cup against Tottenham and the Ligue 1 kickoff.
• Spending over €100 million on long-term, bonus-linked contracts illustrates PSG’s strategic focus on structured negotiations and a clear squad hierarchy.