Manchester City has officially bolstered its goalkeeping department by securing the signature of Italian international Gianluigi Donnarumma, who joins from Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) on a five-year contract extending to the summer of 2030. This significant move comes just hours after the club confirmed the departure of long-standing number one goalkeeper Ederson to Turkish side Fenerbahçe.
While the exact financial terms were not disclosed by the club, multiple reports indicate that Manchester City paid approximately £26 million (around €35 million or $40 million) to secure Donnarumma’s services. Ederson’s exit reportedly came with a transfer fee near £12 million, closing the chapter on an illustrious eight-year tenure at the club.
Born in 1999 in Castellammare di Stabia, Italy, Donnarumma rose rapidly through the ranks of AC Milan, making his senior debut at just 16 and establishing himself as one of the most promising young goalkeepers in world football.
His move to PSG in 2021 marked a new chapter—across four seasons he accumulated four Ligue 1 titles, two Coupe de France trophies, several Trophee des Champions, and a momentous UEFA Champions League triumph in 2025. Individually, he has earned accolades such as the Yashin Trophy, Champions League Team of the Season honors, and UNFP’s Best Goalkeeper awards.
On the international stage, Donnarumma captained Italy to glory at Euro 2020 and made history by becoming the first goalkeeper ever named Player of the Tournament.
Director of Football Hugo Viana expressed the club’s excitement about the new addition, highlighting Donnarumma’s calibre and the wealth of elite-level experience he brings to Manchester City. “Gianluigi’s pedigree, quality and record speak for themselves, and we are all absolutely thrilled he has joined us… he has accumulated a wealth of top-level experience and knows what is required to achieve success on a sustained level.”
Donnarumma himself conveyed his enthusiasm and reverence for his new surroundings, stating: “To have signed for Manchester City is such a special and proud moment for me. I am joining a squad packed with world-class talent… this is a club every player in world football would love to join. Playing at the Etihad Stadium will be very, very special for me. I am very excited for what lies ahead and can promise that I will give absolutely everything to try and help the club achieve even more success.”
The departure of Ederson marks the end of a storied chapter. Over eight seasons, Ederson played a pivotal role in City’s domestic and European dominance, helping the club secure 18 major honours—including six Premier League titles, two FA Cups, four League Cups, and a Champions League—while also earning personal distinctions such as multiple Golden Glove awards.
In a heartfelt farewell, he said: “I leave incredibly proud of what we have achieved together… under Pep we have dominated the Premier League and conquered Europe.”
Meanwhile, Donnarumma joins a club already reshaping its goalkeeper hierarchy. Earlier this summer, City re-signed James Trafford for around £27–31 million from Burnley, who has featured in the season’s opening Premier League matches.
The addition of Donnarumma now sets the stage for a competitive battle between himself and Trafford for the No. 1 role, with former City keeper Joe Hart defending his ball-playing capabilities despite some pundit critique over distribution—a skill long considered vital under Pep Guardiola’s system.
Donnarumma’s arrival has sparked debate regarding tactical compatibility with Manchester City’s style of play. Analysts point out that while he is lauded for his physical presence, reflexes, and shot-stopping, his distribution has previously drawn criticism—particularly under PSG’s Luis Enrique, who opted for a different goalkeeper profile.