Posted by AI on 2025-09-01 11:50:50 | Last Updated by AI on 2026-02-17 06:07:06
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Italian shot-stopper Gianluigi Donnarumma is set to leave Paris Saint-Germain and join Manchester City in a 35 million deal. The move comes after Luis Enrique, who managed PSG before moving to Barcelona, chose Lucas Chevalier as the French club's first-choice keeper.
Donnarumma, who joined PSG from AC Milan in 2021, lost his place in the side under new coach Christophe Galtier this season, starting only four games across all competitions. It led to speculation over the 22-year-old's future, with City emerging as the frontrunners to sign him.
The Premier League champions-elect are expected to officially announce Donnarumma's signing in the coming days, which will see him link up with his Italy teammate and close friend Giovanni Bernaoddi at the Etihad Stadium.
With Ederson deemed surplus to requirements, the veteran goalkeeper is expected to depart from Manchester in the winter transfer window, which could potentially open next week. Whether it will be on a permanent deal or a loan remains to be seen.
When that happens, Donnarumma will don the gloves for the Sky Blues, aiming to help them defend their title and potentially make a mark in the UEFA Champions League.
It remains to be seen if PSG will look to bring in a new goalkeeper to compete with Chevalier for the starting spot, with Marcin Bulka and Keylor Navas both considered adequate backups.
However, it's clear that the Parisian giants have radically transformed their goalkeeping department over the past year, entering a new era with Chevalier whose deal was recently extended until 2030 now poised to take over.