Gianluigi Donnarumma, the 26-year-old goalkeeper who joined Paris Saint-Germain in 2021 with a contract until 2026, is at the heart of the rumors. His contract extension is not forthcoming and he is being asked to leave even though he has not been called up to the squad for the European Super Cup against Tottenham, following the arrival of Lucas Chevalier (23 years old, French national team) from Lille to replace him. Journalist Nicolo Schira claimed this Wednesday that Pep Guardiola and Erling Haaland (25-year-old striker) are campaigning for his transfer to Manchester City.
Nothing is impossible, even if we are always cautious about rumors. But it is quite plausible that Guardiola would be tempted by a goalkeeper of this level, just as Haaland, committed to City for the very long term, may want to have the Champions League winner. Especially with Ederson (31 years old) who has been rumored to be leaving for a while and seems ready to join Galatasaray.
It is difficult to do better this summer than the Donnarumma opportunity. Even if there will be a certain cost, because PSG does not intend to give anything away. The Parisian club also knows that it must be reasonable in its request given that there is a sidelining and a contract expiring in a year.
