Today, Donnarumma is out of the PSG project with one year left in his contract which runs until the summer of 2026. So what happened in the last few weeks? Why are the European champions willing to let him go?

Gianluigi Donnarumma confirmed his imminent departure from Paris St Germain after he was effectively axed from the squad by manager Luis Enrique, who left the Italian keeper out of the Super Cup line-up.

Indeed, Donnarumma's contract in Paris is due to expire next summer, and Luis Enrique side have brought in a new number one goalkeeper in the shape of Lucas Chevalier. In an emotional statement, Donnarumma said that "someone has decided that I can no longer be part of the group", with the Italian therefore seeking pastures new.