Paris Saint-Germain have signed Lille goalkeeper Lucas Chevalier on a five-year contract, the French champions confirmed Saturday.
Sources told ESPN that PSG agreed a fee of €40 million ($47 million) plus an additional €15 million ($17m) in potential bonuses, with Chevalier set to be their new No. 1 goalkeeper. It leaves Gianluigi Donnarumma, who played a key role in PSG's history-making season last year, to find a new club this summer.
PSG do not want to keep the Italy international and have two top keepers in the squad this season, sources said. The clubs expect an offer from Chelsea, Manchester United or Inter Milan who have all had contact with Enzo Raiola, Donnarumma's agent, sources added.
The 26-year-old wanted to extend his deal in the French capital with only one year left on his current contract, said sources, but the two parties never found an agreement.
Donnarumma, already one of the squad's highest earners at €850,000 a month, wanted a pay rise and refused to accept the new salary structure imposed by the club's sporting director Luis Campos in the past two years: a lower salary base with big incentives on individual and collective performances.
Donnarumma was an important performer for PSG last season, with key saves in big matches against Liverpool, Aston Villa and Arsenal en route to the club winning its first Champions League title. However, manager Luis Enrique wanted a keeper with better distribution and who is more comfortable with the ball at his feet, which Chevalier is.
Chevalier impressed for Lille in the Champions League last season. He caught the eye with stellar performances against Real Madrid, Atlético Madrid and Juventus, where he made one stunning save from Dusan Vlahovic that even the Juve striker applauded.
"Paris Saint-Germain is delighted to welcome Lucas Chevalier into our family. Lucas is one of the leading goalkeepers in France and Europe and a fantastic addition to our team - as we continue to build everything for the long-term based on the collective," PSG chairman Nasser Al-Khelaïfi said in a statement.
Added Chevalier: "I am a kid that is living his dream. Ever since I was small I wanted to play at the very highest level. I would like to thank the Chairman Nasser Al-Khelaïfi, Luis Campos and the coach, Luis Enrique, all his coaching staff and everyone that worked hard to get me to Paris Saint-Germain.
"I'm really delighted to be here. I will wear this shirt with passion and ambition."
PSG begin their league campaign at Nantes on Aug. 17.
Information from The Associated Press was used in this report.