Man City reach full agreement to sign Gigio Donnarumma after Ederson exit

Vishal Bhawani

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Manchester City have moved quickly to replace Ederson, who is heading to Fenerbahce. The former Premier League champions have reportedly sealed a deal with Paris Saint-Germain for Gianluigi Donnarumma.

The Italian goalkeeper has agreed to join on a long-term contract, ending his difficult spell in France.

Ederson leaves after eight successful years at the Etihad. He won six league titles, a Champions League crown, and became one of Pep Guardiola’s most trusted players.

His departure to Turkey for around €14m opened the door for City to make their next big move. And they have not wasted any time.

Transfer expert Fabrizio Romano confirmed the deal on social media. “EXCLUSIVE: Gigio Donnarumma to Manchester City, HERE WE GO! Deal done for the Italian GK to join Man City project from Paris Saint-Germain. Medical this afternoon.”

He added that the agreement between the clubs had been in place for weeks, with only final details waiting to be signed off.

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When can Donnarumma make his Man City debut?

Reports suggest Donnarumma could make his first appearance in a Manchester derby. The game against United comes right after the September international break at the Etihad.

If all paperwork and registration are completed in time, fans may see him in goal for one of the season’s biggest clashes.

The 26-year-old joins with major experience, having won Euro 2020 with Italy and played more than 160 times for PSG.

Yet his time in Paris was often unsettled, with manager Luis Enrique recently leaving him out of key squads. Now, Donnarumma has the chance to take over at a club where the No.1 role carries huge responsibility.

City supporters will be eager to see if “Gigio” can fill Ederson’s gloves. One thing is certain — the goalkeeping drama at the Etihad has ensured deadline day is anything but quiet.

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Vishal Bhawani

Vishal Bhawani is a sub-editor for the Affiliate Content team and a writer and sub-editor for the Football Wires team at The Sporting News. Based in Indore, India, he holds a Diploma in Operations and Management from Maharashtra University.

Before joining TSN in May 2024, Vishal contributed to Football Express and Six Sports and ran his own blog, Anfield Home, as a passionate Liverpool fan. An avid traveler, he follows multiple sports, including cricket, soccer, and tennis.