Manchester City confirmed the signing of Italy goalkeeper Gianluigi
Donnarumma from Paris Saint-Germain on Tuesday after selling the
long-serving Ederson to Fenerbahce.
Donnarumma, 26, has penned a five-year deal at the Etihad for a
reported fee of 26 million pound.
Donnarumma was an integral part of the PSG team that won the
Champions League last season, and was in goal for Italy when they won
Euro 2020.
But his omission from PSG’s Super Cup squad made it clear he was
surplus to requirements in Paris after the club signed Lucas Chevalier
from Lille.
Donnarumma, who stands six feet, five inches tall, started his career at
AC Milan, where he made his debut as a 16-year-old, before signing for
PSG in 2021.
He has made 412 club appearances and won 74 international caps.
City’s director of football Hugo Viana said Donnarumma’s arrival is a
huge boost for the club, who have started the season poorly.
