Real Madrid are reportedly interested in PSG shot-stopper Gianluigi Donnarumma, according to La Gazzetta dello Sport,.
After what it looked to be a disastrous season, the Spanish giant is looking forward to giving Thibaut Courtois great competition next season.
The club sees Donnarumma as a long-term replacement for Thibaut Courtois after his standout performance for PSG last season.
Despite the deal technically looking complicated, the Italian captain and goal keeper is open to a move away from Parc des Princes to try a new experience.
Many clubs, including Chelsea, Manchester United, Manchester City and Bayern Munich, have shown concrete interest in signing the Italian this summer.
PSG has shown no signs of letting the keeper leave this summer but won’t hesitate to accept an offer worth 40 million euros per multiple reports.
Gianluigi Donnarumma has been instrumental this season with PSG, helping them win the treble for the first time in the history of the French club and he’s open to try new experince away from the French league.
Donnarumma vs Courtois – 2024/2025 Season Comparison
| Stat | Gianluigi Donnarumma (PSG) | Thibaut Courtois (Real Madrid) |
|---|---|---|
| Matches Played | 46 | 47 |
| Minutes Played | 4072 | 4230 |
| Goals Conceded (Total) | 42 | 54 |
| Clean Sheets (Total) | 12 | 14 |
| Yellow / Red Cards | 3 / 0 | 1 / 0 |
| Ligue/League Matches Played | 24 (Ligue 1) | 30 (La Liga) |
| Goals Conceded (League) | 21 | 28 |
| Clean Sheets (League) | 4 | 11 |
| Save Percentage | 67% (50th Percentile) | 72% (81st Percentile) |
| Goals Conceded / 90 mins | 0.90 (89th Percentile) | 0.93 (75th Percentile) |
| Clean Sheets % (League) | 17% (28th Percentile) | 37% (87th Percentile) |
| Passes / 90 mins | 22.25 (12th Percentile) | 27.33 (26th Percentile) |
Analytical view of Courtois and Donnarumma.
Donnarumma played fewer matches than Courtois but managed to concede fewer goals than Thibaut Courtois.
Courtois outperformed Donnarumma in save percentage of 72% as against 67th, indicating his reflexes ability.
On the ball, Thibaut Courtois contributed more as he had 27.33 passing accuracy compared to Donnarumma’s 22.25.
Courtois’s Future at Real Madrid.
Despite links of Donnarumma to Real Madrid, Thibaut Courtois is on the verge of renewing his contract to stay in Bernabeu, as reported by Fabrizio Romano.
The Belgian goalkeeper has only 1 year left in his contract and will renew it for another 2 years with an option for another year.
