Manchester City Finalize Deal to Sign Gianluigi Donnarumma from PSG

Manchester City have reached a full agreement with Paris Saint-Germain to sign Italian goalkeeper Gianluigi Donnarumma on deadline day of the summer transfer window, according to reports.

Background to the Deal

Donnarumma was earmarked as City’s priority replacement for Ederson, whose transfer to Turkish side Fenerbahce gathered momentum after both clubs reached a full verbal agreement on Monday morning.

Earlier this summer, City bolstered their goalkeeping ranks by signing James Trafford from Burnley for £27 million, while also recruiting Marcus Bettinelli as third-choice following Scott Carson’s departure.

PSG Exit and Contract Dispute

Donnarumma, who only recently helped PSG secure their first UEFA Champions League crown, had fallen out of favour at the Parc des Princes. A contract dispute proved decisive, with the 26-year-old demanding a significant wage increase beyond his current 2026 deal — a demand PSG officials rejected.

The Italian international had already bid farewell to PSG supporters weeks earlier, signalling his imminent departure. Now, Manchester City have officially won the race to secure his signature.

Agreement Details

Transfer specialist Fabrizio Romano confirmed on Monday that City and PSG have finalized terms, with Donnarumma scheduled for a medical later in the afternoon. His arrival at the Etihad Stadium is expected to reshape City’s goalkeeping hierarchy immediately.

Impact on Manchester City’s Goalkeeping Options

In City’s 2-1 loss to Brighton on Sunday, James Trafford started in goal, while Guardiola admitted post-match that the goalkeeper pecking order remains undecided. With Donnarumma’s wealth of experience — including international honours and major European success — he is expected to compete strongly for the No.1 role.

Trafford, upon rejoining City from Burnley in July, was fully aware that he would need to challenge the club’s senior goalkeeper for a starting place. Donnarumma’s signing confirms that competition will intensify at the Etihad.

Guardiola’s Challenge

Manchester City are enduring a difficult start to the 2025/26 Premier League campaign, with the defeat to Brighton marking Pep Guardiola’s worst-ever start to a league season. In response, Guardiola is keen to add proven winners and leaders to his dressing room — and Donnarumma fits that profile.

Conclusion

The signing of Gianluigi Donnarumma signals a significant change in City’s goalkeeping department, potentially closing the chapter on Ederson’s time at the Etihad while opening a new era under Guardiola. As the transfer window closes, all eyes will be on how the Italian adjusts to English football and whether he can cement himself as City’s long-term No.1.