Paris Saint-Germain has confirmed on Sunday, July 21, 2026, that Lucas Chevalier, their goalkeeper, will not leave the club this summer despite a tough start to the season.
Why does this confirmation matter?
Signed in the summer of 2025 on a four-year deal, Lucas Chevalier (24) featured regularly for Paris Saint-Germain before being pushed to the bench. Criticized for his performances, he was overtaken by Matvey Safonov until the end of the 2025-2026 season. Yet the young goalkeeper never considered leaving the capital.
He told us before the World Cup that he wanted to stay, a Paris Saint-Germain insider told L’Équipe. And we were very happy to hear it, they added, while noting that things could still change when training resumes on July 25. Anything can happen in the transfer window, Paris Saint-Germain sources stressed.
Unchanged mentality despite the struggles
Chevalier went through a tough spell, marked by criticism and increased competition. Yet he finished the season in high spirits, according to Parisian club officials. It took some digesting, they explained, before adding: he finished the season in great spirits.
His return to form will be closely watched when training resumes. The club is banking on his mentality to bounce back and reclaim a starting spot. We’ll see if that’s still the case when he’s back, Paris Saint-Germain insiders hinted.
Foreign clubs showed interest, but no deal materialized
Since the transfer window opened, several foreign clubs have inquired about Chevalier. Besiktas, Tottenham and Aston Villa made approaches, but nothing came of it. The French goalkeeper, from Calais, will therefore stay at the club with the ambition to impose himself.
His future hinges on his ability to impress in the upcoming matches. Paris Saint-Germain, who are committed to him for the next four years, expect him to fight for his place.
