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Manchester City Eye Gianluigi Donnarumma as Potential Replacement for Ederson
- Manchester City have reportedly approached Gianluigi Donnarumma
- PSG goalkeeper is seen as potential replacement if Ederson joins Al-Ittihad
By Jeorge Bird
Published: 08:31 EDT, 22 July 2024 | Updated: 09:35 EDT, 22 July 2024
Manchester City have allegedly made an approach for Paris Saint-Germain goalkeeper Gianluigi Donnarumma, according to reports. The Citizens are exploring their options in case their current No 1 Ederson makes the switch to Al-Ittihad.
As reported by La Gazzetta dello Sport, City have already rejected an offer of £25million from Al-Nassr for Ederson, but the Saudi Arabian club has made contact with City regarding a potential £50million move for the Brazilian goalkeeper.
Donnarumma’s PSG contract expires in 2026, and the French side is working to ensure that he stays. However, City manager Pep Guardiola could look to sign Donnarumma if Ederson leaves the club.
Manchester City have reportedly approached PSG goalkeeper Gianluigi Donnarumma
City are assessing their options in case Ederson makes the switch to Al-Ittihad this summer
City boss Pep Guardiola could look to sign Donnarumma if Ederson leaves the club
Ederson has been at City since 2017 and has enjoyed much success during his time at the club. However, the 30-year-old could potentially leave the Etihad Stadium, which could lead to City switching their focus to Donnarumma.
The 25-year-old is said to have ambitions of playing in the Premier League at some stage. Donnarumma, who joined PSG from AC Milan in 2021, has already played over 300 club games during his career.
In addition, Donnarumma has been capped by Italy on 66 occasions and was named player of the tournament as his nation won Euro 2020.
Pep Guardiola is already able to call upon Stefan Ortega but may well look to bring in another goalkeeper if Ederson leaves.