Gianluigi Donnarumma, 26-year-old Paris Saint-Germain goalkeeper (contract until 2026), has stirred up the transfer window with a move the club has been hoping for, while Lucas Chevalier (23, French national team) has arrived from Lille to replace him. He is expected to sign with Manchester City on this final day. Italy coach Gennaro Gattuso confirmed the news at a press conference.
“Donnarumma has a few things to sort out, he will undergo a medical and then sign his contract with Manchester City.”
The departure of Gianluigi Donnarumma, who arrived at Paris Saint-Germain on a free transfer in 2021 after his Euro 2020 triumph with Italy, is part of a dual sporting and economic rationale. Luis Enrique seemed to prefer a more open rotation, and the sale provides a welcome financial boost for PSG, keen to respect the balance imposed by UEFA.
At Manchester City, the 25-year-old goalkeeper is tipped to replace Ederson (31), who is on the verge of joining Fenerbahçe. The transfer, estimated at €30 million, also illustrates the English club’s ability to plan for the long term, investing in a player who is already experienced but still young for his position.
