Lucas Chevalier has already reached a crucial stage in his journey with Paris Saint-Germain. Signed in the summer of 2025 to succeed Gianluigi Donnarumma, the French goalkeeper has yet to establish himself as the club’s undisputed first choice.
His first season in Paris proved far more difficult than expected. Chevalier made just 26 appearances in all competitions, with a mix of costly mistakes, an ankle injury, and increasing competition from Matvey Safonov preventing him from securing the starting role.
Three Possible Paths for Lucas Chevalier
Safonov took advantage of his teammate’s struggles to earn more playing time and challenge the goalkeeping hierarchy. As a result, Chevalier finished the campaign without a clear number-one status, a situation that also affected his place in the French national team and ultimately saw him miss the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
The upcoming season could define the 24-year-old’s future. He can fight to reclaim the starting position at PSG and convince Luis Enrique that he deserves to be the undisputed first-choice goalkeeper, continue battling Safonov despite the uncertainty over playing time, or seek a loan or permanent transfer elsewhere to regain regular minutes and strengthen his chances of returning to the France squad. His decision during this transfer window could have a major impact on the rest of his career.
