In the process of generational change at former Premier League champions Manchester City, particular attention is being paid to the position of first-choice goalkeeper. According to reputable sources, the club is close to reaching an agreement with Italian shot-stopper Gianluigi Donnarumma, who is set to leave PSG.
Negotiations and financial terms
According to several international media reports, talks between the Citizens and Donnarumma are progressing positively, and the goalkeeper has already agreed to move to Manchester. La Stampa reports that in his new club he will earn €12 million per year, with additional bonuses based on performance.
With one year left on his PSG contract, Manchester City are reportedly ready to pay €35 million to buy him out. This is considered a strategic move in the club’s transfer policy.
Career and stats
AC Milan academy graduate Gianluigi Donnarumma has been playing for Paris Saint-Germain since 2021. To date, he has made 161 appearances, keeping 56 clean sheets. His reflexes, positioning skills, and potential make him one of Europe’s most highly-rated goalkeepers.
Future goals
For Manchester City, signing Donnarumma would be significant not only for the current season but also for years to come. The club’s management sees him as a long-term first-choice keeper, with James Trafford or other goalkeepers serving as backups.
If the deal is officially confirmed, Donnarumma will begin his first chapter in the Premier League and could go down as one of the most notable goalkeeper signings in City’s history.
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