PSG support Luis Enrique over dropping Donnarumma for the UEFA Super Cup amid failed contract negotiations.
Luis Enrique, the manager of PSG, claims that the team supports his choice to bench goalie Gianluigi Donnarumma for the Uefa Super Cup.
Lucas Chevalier and Renato Marin were chosen in place of the Italian in the team that flew to Udine for Wednesday’s game against Tottenham.
Donnarumma expressed on social media that he was “disappointed and disheartened” by his exclusion.
Given his reputation and profile, the 26-year-old’s choice has come as a shock. He was a key player in PSG’s successful run to the Champions League title last season.
Enrique claimed that searching for a goalie with a “different profile” was the main factor in his choice.
“I am supported by my club and we are trying to find the best solution,” he told a news conference on Tuesday.
“It is a difficult decision. I only have praise for Donnarumma. He is one of the very best goalkeepers out there and an even better man.
“But we were looking for a different profile. It’s very difficult to take these types of decisions.”
In a social media post later on Tuesday, Donnarumma said he was unsure he would play for the Ligue 1 club again.
“I hope to have the opportunity to look the fans at the Parc des Princes in the eyes one more time and say goodbye as it should be done,” he said.
“If that doesn’t happen, I want you to know that your support and affection mean the world to me and I will never forget it.”