Gianluigi Donnarumma is reportedly on the verge of joining Manchester City from Paris Saint-Germain in a deal worth €27 million before the summer transfer window closes.
According to an update by reputed Italian journalist Fabrizio Romano, Gianluigi Donnarumma has been the subject of interest from Manchester City. The Citizens have been eager to bolster their first-team squad by landing another goalkeeper in the summer transfer window despite re-signing James Trafford. So, the 26-year-old Paris Saint-Germain shot-stopper has been a target.
The former AC Milan wonderkid is on the cusp of joining Manchester City, as they have struck an agreement with PSG. Meanwhile, Alfredo Pedulla has shared further details on Football Italia, revealing that the Premier League club will fork out €27 million to sign Donnarumma, who will pocket an annual salary of over €15 million.
Gianluigi Donnarumma and his PSG spell
Gianluigi Donnarumma reached a crossroads in his career despite his excellent performances for Paris Saint-Germain. The 26-year-old has been exceptional between the sticks for Les Parisiens since arriving from AC Milan in a Bosman move in July 2021. He has made over 150 appearances for PSG while keeping 52 clean sheets and conceding 152 goals.
However, the Italian international entered the final 12 months of his contract in July, and talks with PSG over a new contract did not progress much. So, the Ligue 1 champions have signed Lucas Chevalier from LOSC Lille earlier this summer to be the new first-choice goalkeeper. Donnarumma has thus been searching for his next destination, with Manchester City negotiating a deal with PSG for several weeks.
Premier League adventure beckons
Manchester City’s interest in Gianluigi Donnarumma has been baffling. The Citizens have re-signed James Trafford from Burnley this summer. While the English international has blown hot and cold, he is a world-class prospect who can be a long-term solution between the sticks for Manchester City.
So while Ederson Moraes is on the cusp of joining Fenerbahce, it is unclear why the Premier League table-toppers want another shot-stopper. Nevertheless, the PSG goalkeeper has been a target for Manchester City, and the Premier League giants have struck an agreement to secure his services. City will fork out €27 million to sign the former AC Milan shot-stopper.
Personal terms were never an issue, and the 26-year-old Italian international will sign a long-term contract with over €15 million-a-year wages. Meanwhile, Fabrizio Romano has revealed in a separate update that Donnarumma will undergo his medical tests in Italy and formally arrive at Manchester City after the international break.