The move paves the way for long-serving City goalkeeper Ederson to depart for Turkish side Fenerbahçe for around £12.1 million (AUD 25 million).
The 26-year-old Donnarumma has agreed to a five-year contract, with an optional extra year, and is expected to assume the No. 1 role at the Etihad Stadium. This signing marks the club’s fifth significant addition of the summer, following arrivals such as James Trafford, Rayan Cherki, Tijjani Reijnders and Rayan Aït‑Nouri.
Donnarumma arrives in Manchester amid speculation and eagerness to rejuvenate his career. Once an undisputed starter for PSG, he found himself sidelined this season following the arrival of Lucas Chevalier.
The goalkeeper also refused to sign a new contract offered by PSG, with his camp labelling the proposed wage as “insulting”.
Renowned for his imposing stature, sharp reflexes and standout performances, especially in penalty shootouts, Donnarumma brings elite shot-stopping prowess to City.
However, his distribution remains a concern, as it is widely regarded as one of Europe’s weakest, particularly in a tactical system that typically prioritises a goalkeeper’s ability to play out from the back.
Previously trusted as the back-up, James Trafford, who signed from Burnley for £27 million (AUD 55 million), has started City’s early-season games. With Donnarumma’s arrival, he now faces elevated competition. Former England defender Stuart Pearce encouraged Trafford to view this as an opportunity to learn and develop rather than a setback.
