Gianluigi Donnarumma’s nine-figure Manchester City bonus structure revealed | OneFootball

Italian media have revealed the bonus structure outlined by Manchester City in Gianluigi Donnarumma’s contract at the Etihad Stadium.

The Italy No.1 completed a deadline day switch to the Premier League giants from Paris Saint-Germain in a deal worth around £26 million, penning a five-year contract with the option of an additional 12 months.

His arrival has been seen as one of the standout transfers of the summer, with Manchester City securing a goalkeeper widely considered among the best in world football at just 26 years of age.

For Pep Guardiola, Donnarumma’s recruitment signals a significant shift in City’s goalkeeping department, with Ederson bringing an end to his illustrious and transformative time in England by joining Turkish giants Fenerbahce.

The Italian’s combination of UEFA Champions League-winning experience and longevity potential makes him a marquee addition to the squad, but the details of his contract also reveal just how highly the Etihad Stadium hierarchy rate him.

Manchester City’s history with performance-related bonuses is well known, with their top stars often rewarded for both team success and individual contributions. Donnarumma’s package, however, stands out as one of the most extensive assembled for a goalkeeper.

According to the information of La Repubblica, as translated and relayed by Football Italia, bonuses in Gianluigi Donnarumma’s new City contract are worth up to €3 million per season and include a reward for clean sheets.

Two sets of bonuses are revealed to be team performance-related, tied to UEFA Champions League and Premier League victories, while the other is said to be related to the number of clean sheets Donnarumma keeps during each season at the Etihad Stadium club.

The clean sheet-related clause is particularly significant given Pep Guardiola’s emphasis on control and defensive stability. Donnarumma will be expected to replicate his consistency from PSG, where he regularly topped European charts for shutouts.

Looking forward, these incentives could also be seen as part of Manchester City’s broader bid to keep Donnarumma at peak focus across a long-term contract. Should Pep Guardiola’s men continue their pursuit of Champions League and Premier League titles, the Italian will be at the heart of those campaigns.

The clean sheet element, meanwhile, will place added attention on Donnarumma’s adaptation to the Premier League. Facing high-intensity fixtures against sides capable of exploiting any weakness, his ability to command the box and organise the defence will be crucial.