Gianluigi Donnarumma has revealed that someone within Paris Saint-Germain no longer wants him at the club.
The Italian shot-stopper has been locked in a contract standoff with PSG throughout the past season, and with only a year remaining on his current deal, the reigning Champions League winners are reportedly prepared to offload him to the Premier League.
Chelsea, Manchester United, and Manchester City have all been linked with the 26-year-old Euro 2020 champion.
On Tuesday night, Donnarumma took to Instagram to confirm his impending departure, penning an emotional message to fans.
“To the special Paris fans, From the first day I arrived, I gave everything – on and off the pitch – to earn my place and defend the goal of Paris Saint-Germain.
“Unfortunately, someone has decided that I can no longer be part of the group and contribute to the team’s success.
“I am disappointed and disheartened. 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.
“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. I will always carry with me the memory of all the emotions, the magical nights, and of you, who made me feel at home.
“To my teammates – my second family – thank you for every battle, every laugh, every moment we shared. You will always be my brothers. Playing for this club and living in this city has been an immense honour. Thank you, Paris.”
Earlier, PSG manager Luis Enrique had confirmed leaving the goalkeeper out of the squad for Wednesday’s UEFA Super Cup clash with Tottenham Hotspur in Udine.
“Donnarumma is out of the squad as it’s my own decision. I am 100 per cent responsible,” said Enrique. “I want a different kind of goalkeeper and I made this decision. Gigio is one of the best goalkeepers in the whole world.
“The life of a top-level footballer, and the same goes for us coaches, is this: it wasn’t an easy decision but I take full responsibility for it. On the other hand, if these choices were easy, anyone could make them.”