PSG chief speaks out on Gianluigi Donnarumma sale after Mino Raiola comments

Paris Saint-Germain president Nasser Al-Khelaifi has quashed rumours suggesting superstar goalkeeper Gianluigi Donnarumma could depart the French giants following comments made by his agent Mino Raiola.

The Italian stopper joined PSG on a free transfer from AC Milan this summer before helping his nation to Euro 2020 glory after a number of fine performances between the sticks.

The 22-year-old reaffirmed his reputation as one of the world's greatest goalkeepers as he was awarded the Yashin trophy for Best Goalkeeper of the Year on Monday night during the prestigious Ballon d'Or gala for 2021.

However, recent reports have suggested Donnarumma is unhappy in the French capital having found himself as back-up to first-choice stopper Keylor Navas in the PSG goal.

According to Marca, Donnarumma's agent Mino Raiola has suggested the highly-rated goalkeeper would seek first-team opportunities elsewhere should he not be elected as PSG's regular number one.

As reported Fabrizio Romano, Raiola stated: "I didn't regret the Donnarumma deal with PSG. There's no problem and the situation is under control."

After the Italian stopper received his individual accolade on Monday night, PSG president Al-Khelaifi made his feelings known on Donnarumma's situation, putting to bed speculation surrounding the goalkeeper's future.

Al-Khelaifi said: "Gianluigi Donnarumma is simply extraordinary, he will contribute to the success of Paris Saint Germain in the coming seasons."

The uncertainty has arisen after the highly-rated Italian has found himself playing second fiddle to Navas at new club PSG, making a mere eight appearances within Ligue 1 and the Champions League so far this season.

In contrast, 34-year-old Navas has been selected on 12 occasions as Mauricio Pochettino has tended to opt for the Costa Rican over PSG's big-name summer signing.

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Donnarumma is regarded as one of the most promising goalkeepers around having already made over 250 club appearances following his AC Milan debut at the tender age of 16.

The stopper remained with the Italian giants until this summer when Raiola helped arrange a move to Paris, where Donnarumma was one of a number of the club's high profile free transfer signings, alongside Sergio Ramos and Lionel Messi.

The Italian had been linked with a number of Europe's top clubs after refusing to renew his contract with Milan, but despite enduring a stuttering start, agent Raiola previously insisted it is only matter of time before Donnarumma asserts himself as the club's number one.

"Donnarumma? I regret how he was treated at AC Milan. He made a life choice, there was no betrayal. He could have left 4 years ago and didn't," Raiola revealed in September.

"If I were close to Juventus? Juventus still have great regret for not having taken it. And not just Juventus. Keylor Navas? There is no fight between Gigio and Navas at PSG, Gigio will play."

Donnarumma was selected for PSG's most recent outing - a 3-1 win over Saint-Etienne on Sunday - but missed out on last week's crunch Champions League clash with Manchester City after Pochettino started Navas instead.