In Moscow’s Nikulinsky District Court, the case over the division of assets acquired during the marriage of Paris Saint Germain goalkeeper Matvey Safonov and his former wife Anastasia has again been postponed. The delay comes as the hearing moves toward December 20, extending a process that has lingered for months and drawn attention because of Safonov’s profile in European football circles. Court records indicate the session is set for a later date, and previous hearings have been postponed repeatedly, shifting timelines and keeping the public briefed on the status but not on every detail of the negotiations. The matter centers on how jointly acquired property will be divided and how alimony obligations will be structured going forward.
On August 26, the Moscow City Court upheld the Nikulinsky Court decision requiring Safonov to pay 60 million rubles to his ex-wife for their joint daughter. The order also specifies that Safonov must contribute 25 percent of his monthly salary toward the child’s support. Safonov’s legal team has signaled plans to appeal the ruling, seeking to adjust or reconsider the financial arrangement as the case progresses through the courts. The decision emphasizes the financial responsibilities tied to parental support in Russia and the way earnings are assessed in family disputes of high earners, even when the parties maintain active professional schedules.
Safonov was signed by Paris Saint Germain from Krasnodar for 20 million euros during the off season, and his contract runs through the end of the 2028/29 season. On November 26, he was named in PSG’s starting lineup for a Champions League match against Bayern Munich. The game finished 0-1, and the match performance ratings highlighted Safonov as the strongest performer among PSG players according to the statistics provider Flashscore. The alignment of a high profile club competition with ongoing personal litigation underscores the dual pressures on players who balance professional duties with family law matters.
A former player had previously spoken positively about Safonov’s prospects at PSG, noting his potential and the trajectory of his career with the French champions. Such endorsements reflect the broader interest in how players develop and maintain form while navigating off the pitch obligations that can accompany a career at the highest levels of football. The case thus sits at the intersection of sport, law, and family life, illustrating how financial obligations are enforced even as athletes pursue elite competition on the field.
Analysts observe that court procedures of this kind can influence the timing of salary-related decisions and the enforcement of alimony, although the immediate focus remains on the allocation of property and the clarity of monthly payments. The upcoming December 20 session will likely address the remaining points of contention related to ownership of assets and the structure of ongoing support for the couple’s daughter. In the meantime, Safonov continues his commitments with PSG, balancing rigorous match schedules with the legal process that accompanies his personal life.