Manchester City line up move for Euro 2020 MVP Donnarumma as replacement for Ederson

Gianluigi Donnarumma will leave AC Milan this summer

Manchester City line up move for Euro 2020 MVP Donnarumma as replacement for Ederson

Ayoola Kelechi 16:12 - 22.07.2024

PSG goalkeeper Gianluigi Donnarumma is being targeted by Premier League giants Manchester City

Manchester City are reportedly showing strong interest in Italy international Gianluigi Donnarumma as Pep Guardiola sees him as a potential replacement for Ederson Moraes, who is potentially set to move to Saudi Arabia.

Manchester City eye PSG's Donnarumma

Reliable Italian sources, including Sky Sport Italia and La Gazzetta dello Sport, have confirmed Manchester City's interest in Italian goalkeeper Donnarumma, with the latter initially reporting the original story.

Italy are the current holders of the UEFA European Championships trophy | Imago
Italy are the current holders of the UEFA European Championships trophy | Imago Italy are the current holders of the UEFA European Championships trophy | Imago

According to these reports, Donnarumma is tempted by the prospect of joining Manchester City, although his current contract with Paris Saint-Germain runs until June 2026.

Negotiations between PSG and Donnarumma over a new deal have reportedly stalled, and PSG's recent signing of goalkeeper Matvei Safonov may be seen as the Italian goalkeeper’s starting spot being under threat in the upcoming 2024-25 season.

Ederson headed for Manchester City exit

Guardiola has reportedly mentioned Donnarumma as a possible replacement for Ederson, who could move to the Saudi Pro League this summer.

Ederson in action against Tottenham || Imago
Ederson in action against Tottenham || Imago Ederson in action against Tottenham || Imago

Ederson has reportedly given the green light to a move to Saudi Arabia, with Al Itthad set to tempt the Cityzens into selling the Brazilian star this summer. The Saudi Pro League side are eager to add to their talented squad and have identified two Manchester City stars, Ederson and captain Kevin de Bruyne as possible additions to the the team.

Gianluigi Donnarumma and his girlfriend Alessia Elefante
Gianluigi Donnarumma and his girlfriend Alessia Elefante Gianluigi Donnarumma and his girlfriend Alessia Elefante

Ederson's potential departure has prompted City to seek a high-calibre replacement, and Donnarumma's credentials make him an attractive option.

The Italy captain has conceded 112 goals in 113 appearances with PSG since joining the Ligue 1 giants on a free transfer from AC Milan in the summer of 2021. Despite this, Donnarumma remains a highly regarded goalkeeper, particularly after his stellar performances that earned him the MVP award at Euro 2020.

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