Manchester City appear to be edging closer to a striking move in the transfer market: Gianluigi Donnarumma has agreed personal terms with the club, according to those familiar with the discussions.
The Italian goalkeeper, still only 25 but already a veteran of international football, is prepared to sign a long-term deal in England. Negotiations are now shifting to Paris Saint-Germain, who must settle on a fee before the transfer can be finalized.
The potential arrival, however, hinges on one significant condition—Éderson’s departure. The Brazilian has been Pep Guardiola’s trusted No. 1 since 2017, anchoring City’s rise to domestic dominance and their long-awaited Champions League triumph. Yet speculation over his future has intensified this summer, with several Saudi clubs reportedly circling. His exit would free both a position and the financial bandwidth for Donnarumma.
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For City, the pursuit reflects a willingness to look beyond loyalty in favor of longevity. Donnarumma, who lifted the European Championship with Italy in 2021 and has since amassed Champions League experience with PSG, offers both youth and pedigree. His towering frame and reflexes make him one of the most recognizable figures in goalkeeping, though his years in Paris have not always been free of scrutiny.
For Donnarumma, the move would mark a dramatic step: from Paris, where he has often been caught between expectation and criticism, to Manchester, where Guardiola demands precision from every player, goalkeeper included. City’s system asks more than saves—it requires distribution, composure, and the ability to act as an auxiliary playmaker. Whether Donnarumma can adapt to that challenge remains one of the most intriguing questions of the summer window.
The deal, then, is delicately poised. Ederson must decide his future, PSG must settle on a fee, and City must commit fully to reshaping one of the most stable positions in their squad. Should all the pieces align, however, the Premier League could soon welcome another Italian star—and one of Europe’s most imposing goalkeepers—into its orbit.