Manchester City were strongly linked with Gianluigi Donnarumma on Tuesday and the player's agent has spoken about a move
PARIS, FRANCE - JANUARY 22: PSG goalkeeper Gianluigi Donnarumma celebrates while Erling Haaland of Manchester City looks on during the UEFA Champions League 2024/25 League Phase MD7 match between Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) and Manchester City at Parc des Princes stadium on January 22, 2025 in Paris, France. (Photo by Jean Catuffe/Getty Images)
PARIS, FRANCE - JANUARY 22: PSG goalkeeper Gianluigi Donnarumma celebrates while Erling Haaland of Manchester City looks on during the UEFA Champions League 2024/25 League Phase MD7 match between Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) and Manchester City at Parc des Princes stadium on January 22, 2025 in Paris, France. (Photo by Jean Catuffe/Getty Images)
Gianluigi Donnarumma played Manchester City last season
Gianluigi Donnarumma's agent has hinted at a Premier League move amid shock links to Manchester City. A flurry of reports on Tuesday linked the Champions League winner to the Blues, with L'Equipe even claiming that terms have been agreed with the goalkeeper.
That has not been confirmed, but adds to a wild situation with goalkeepers at the Etihad this summer. Ederson continues to be linked with a move to Turkey despite him and Pep Guardiola stating that he will be No.1 again this season.
James Trafford has been signed from Burnley, presumably as an heir apparent, with the upshot being that Stefan Ortega needs to find another club.
City currently have four goalkeepers on their books with Marcus Bettinelli having replaced Scott Carson as third choice, but on top of Ortega's expected departure Donnarumma would force Ederson's exit as well. It would also leave Trafford facing a bigger fight for the No.1 shirt than anyone expected.
Donnarumma's time at PSG is almost certainly over owing to a contract dispute, with coach Luis Enrique having left him out of the squad for the UEFA Super Cup and signed Lucas Chevalier to replace him. Donnarumma put out a pointed statement at Enrique on social media asking for the chance to say a proper goodbye to PSG fans, and his agent Enzo Raiola has now blasted the club's conduct.
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"We will consider solutions now, maybe in the Premier League there will be clubs able to pay what’s needed," he said. "Paris Saint-Germain are asking for big money. They talk about respect, but it’s only about the money.
“We are shocked by PSG. There’s zero respect by the club after four years together. We will consider the situation also with our legal team. Gigio was even ready to reduce his salary but PSG changed the conditions again."
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