According to reported information, Manchester City has formally initiated negotiations with Paris Saint-Germain on the possibility of acquiring the services of Gianluigi Donnarumma, an Italian goalkeeper.
Considering that Paris Saint-Germain has already started looking for a new direction in the goalkeeping position, the captain of the Azzurri is getting ready to say goodbye to the Parc des Princes football club.
Contract Nearing Its End, No Renewal in Sight
As a result of the recent signing of French goalkeeper Lucas Chevalier by Paris Saint-Germain for a fee of €400,000 plus up to €150,000 in bonuses, it is clear that Donnarumma is no longer the club’s backup goalkeeper of choice.
Even though he was a part of Paris Saint-Germain’s campaign to win the Champions League trophy less than three months ago, he has not even been named in the team for the forthcoming UEFA Super Cup final match against Tottenham Hotspur. This includes not being a starter or a substitute.
Donnarumma’s Achievements and Honours at PSG
One of the primary reasons the club has decided to alter its course of action is that Donnarumma’s contract with Paris Saint-Germain is in its final year, and the two parties have not yet reached an agreement on an extension.
Donnarumma has made 161 appearances for Paris Saint-Germain since joining the club on a free transfer from AC Milan in 2021.
During that time, he has maintained 56 clean sheets, conceded 156 goals, and won one Champions League title, four Ligue 1 titles, two French Cups, and three French Super Cups. He was also included on the thirty-man shortlist for the Ballon d’Or, which was just released.
Manchester City’s Transfer Conditions
A well-known transfer journalist named Fabrizio Romano claims that with only a few weeks remaining in the summer transfer window, Manchester City has reached out to Paris Saint-Germain to discuss the implications of a possible transfer deal.
The price that Paris Saint-Germain is seeking for Donnarumma is approximately €500,000, which is believed to be a hefty price considering that his contract has less than 11 months still to run. He may become a free agent the following summer.
Alterations to the City’s roster would be required to complete this transaction. Pep Guardiola currently has Ederson, Stefan Ortega, and James Trafford at his disposal, all acquired during the summer transfer window.
In addition, Romano stated that the trade would be feasible only if Ederson left the Etihad Stadium during the summer session.
Perspective and Prospects for the Future
In conclusion, the next destination of Donnarumma is contingent not only on the changes that occur in the goalkeeping roster of Manchester City but also on the position that Paris Saint-Germain takes in the transfer market.
As the window of opportunity continues to close rapidly, the time for both parties to negotiate and finalize an agreement is quickly diminishing.
This move is expected to be one of the most discussed topics in the summer transfer market, regardless of the outcome and whether Donnarumma can start a new chapter soon.
