Donnarumma to join Man City after PSG split, deal with Guardiola | OneFootball

The Donnarumma case shakes European football. Just weeks before the transfer window closes, the Italian National Team's goalkeeper is at the center of negotiations that could see him move to the Premier League, to Pep Guardiola's Manchester City.

Donnarumma heading to Manchester City: preliminary agreement with Guardiola after the fallout with PSG

The fallout with Paris Saint-Germain is now definitive, and according to sources close to the player, there is already a draft agreement with the Citizens.

An irreparable rift with Paris Saint-Germain

The tension between Donnarumma and PSG exploded after the failure to agree on a contract renewal. Despite the goalkeeper having accepted lower financial terms between March and April, the clauses were unilaterally changed by the French club, leading to the fallout.

Agent Enzo Raiola, interviewed by SportMediaset, recounted the events:

“Gigio had accepted the proposed terms, but at the time of signing, some clauses were no longer as agreed. We were told it was not possible to honor the agreement. After the Champions League victory, at the Club World Cup, we were assured there would be no changes, but then unexpected decisions came, like the exclusion from the Super Cup. It's a lack of respect, and we will also consider legal actions.”

The case explodes before the European Super Cup

Donnarumma's exclusion from the squad for the European Super Cup – a competition PSG is participating in thanks to the Champions League victory, with the goalkeeper as a key player – surprised fans and insiders in France. The acquisition of Chevalier as the new goalkeeper effectively marked the end of the Parisian experience for number 99.

City in pole position, Premier League a favored destination

According to market sources, Manchester City is in a favorable position. There is already a draft agreement between the player's entourage and the English management. Raiola confirms:

“The Premier League is the most suitable championship for him. There are possibilities that can also satisfy PSG economically, despite the initial demands being exaggerated.”

The comment from FIGC

The president of FIGC, Gabriele Gravina, expressed concern about the situation, reiterating Donnarumma's importance for the National Team:

“On a human level, I am sorry, he is a sensitive young man and a pillar of the National Team. He is the strongest goalkeeper in the world, and we are convinced he will handle this phase with maturity. With our support, he can return in the best condition.”

Next moves

Less than three weeks separate Donnarumma from the end of the summer transfer market. His entourage's goal is to quickly conclude the negotiation with Manchester City to allow the goalkeeper to immediately integrate into Guardiola's squad and regain peace of mind ahead of his commitments with the National Team.

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