Lucas Chevalier Urged to Leave PSG After Losing France Place
Lucas Chevalier has lost his place in the France set-up as his PSG future grows increasingly uncertain, with Matvey Safonov now firmly established as Luis Enrique’s first-choice goalkeeper.
What we know
- Chevalier joined Paris Saint-Germain from Lille as the intended successor to Gianluigi Donnarumma.
- The French goalkeeper has not secured the No.1 role and is currently behind Safonov in the pecking order.
- Luis Enrique has placed his trust in Safonov, leaving Chevalier with very limited opportunities.
- Chevalier rejected the chance to move during the summer, choosing instead to compete for another opportunity in Paris.
- Former France midfielder Emmanuel Petit believes Chevalier must leave to restart his career, warning that a player of his level cannot remain a long-term reserve.
- Petit said Chevalier was not mentally ready for the scale of the challenge at PSG and sees no obvious route back while Safonov retains the coach’s confidence.
What happens next
Chevalier must now decide whether to seek a move in the next transfer window. Remaining at PSG could mean more time on the bench and further damage to his international prospects. Petit’s message was clear: the 1998 World Cup winner believes Chevalier needs regular football immediately if he is to regain control of his career.
