The European champions beat Angers in Ligue 1, but the highlight came after 90 minutes: Gigio, dropped by Luis Enrique, went under the curve. It was the farewell he wanted.

In the end, Gianluigi Donnarumma also made an appearance. But only to say goodbye to his fans, who overwhelmed him with chants and affection, moving him to tears as he took a lap of honor amid applause from the entire Parc des Princes. Tears of farewell after four seasons full of emotions and titles. Above all, there was the Champions League, which seemed like a taboo but became a reality thanks in part to the goalkeeper’s saves. However, he is no longer part of PSG’s plans. Before leaving the field, Gigio tore up a tuft of grass as a symbolic souvenir of his life in Paris. Luis Enrique has already turned the page, preferring Chevalier, who started yesterday in the victory over Angers, decided by a goal from Ruiz.

Donnarumma, on the other hand, was in the stands and then came onto the pitch at the end of the match to receive the embrace of all his teammates and the entire stadium, which was sold out for the 166th consecutive time. The ultras had let the club know that it was unthinkable to let one of the Champions League heroes leave without giving him a fitting tribute. It was not a foregone conclusion, given the tensions of recent weeks and the divorce that was finalized after no agreement was reached on a contract renewal. A soap opera that had been going on for more than a year ended with PSG’s decision to invest $55 million in Chevalier, effectively showing Donnarumma the door. The Italian said goodbye with a post on social media in which he expressed his disappointment at not being able to continue with PSG, at least for the last year of his contract.

Donnarumma, Guardiola, and City—  The farewell could not remain virtual, and the club took note of this, endorsing the fans’ request. This could perhaps be interpreted as a desire to soften the tone and set out an exit strategy that satisfies everyone. Guardiola likes Donnarumma, and Manchester City has already reached an agreement with him. But first, Ederson must be let go to free up his spot. Then negotiations must begin with PSG, which is asking between €40 and €50 million. Donnarumma’s agent considers this figure too high. Perhaps after yesterday evening, it will be easier to meet halfway. In any case, Donnarumma, in jeans and a black shirt, made his way around the stadium and, before leaving for the last time, picked a tuft of grass and kissed it.
When it was time to carry it under the curve, Donnarumma appeared in front of his teammates, who embraced him and was warmly welcomed by the ultras. It was all part of a warm-up evening of football, where PSG picked up another victory that was only predictable on the surface. In the first half, Dembélé also missed a penalty (27′), not exactly a highlight for the Ballon d’Or winner. It took Ruiz to break down Angers’ ultra-defensive setup before kicking off the party and saying goodbye to Donnarumma.