The arrival of Gianluigi Donnarumma signifies a new era at Manchester City | OneFootball

Manchester City have confirmed the signing of goalkeeper Gianluigi Donnarumma from PSG. David Ornstein has reported for The Athletic that Donnarumma has signed for City for a transfer fee of £25.9 million. The Italian international has signed a contract until 2030 with Manchester City, with the option of a further year. Ederson’s move to Fenerbahce has paved the way for City to cater for Gianluigi Donnarumma’s arrival.

The arrival of Gianluigi Donnarumma at Manchester City is a coup for the club. But his arrival does signify the end of an era at City and the beginning of a new chapter.

In Gianluigi Donnarumma, Manchester City have signed one of the best goalkeepers in world football.

Gianluigi Donnarumma arrives at Manchester City as one of the best goalkeepers in world football. He is a proven performer at the highest level, and his saves during PSG’s run to their inaugural Champions League triumph last season were integral to their success. At 26 years of age, Donnarumma is in the prime of his career. He is expected to come into Pep Guardiola’s squad and immediately contend with James Trafford for the number-one keeper role. In fact, given Donnarumma’s standing in the game, he should assume that position almost immediately.

The Italian international is an elite shot-stopper. In this particular facet of the game, it is hard to name a goalkeeper who is better at making crucial saves than Donnarumma. He is also a leader at the back, which is an attribute that Pep Guardiola’s squad is screaming out for. Donnarumma is also proven in penalty shootouts, and he tends to thrive when the stakes are at their highest. Manchester City have signed a serial winner in the Italian goalkeeper, and he is a welcome addition to Pep Guardiola’s squad.

How Pep Guardiola integrates his new goalkeeper into his squad will be of great interest.

What Gianluigi Donnarumma’s arrival at Manchester City does signify is the continuing changing of the guard at the club. The Italian international is a different type of goalkeeper from Ederson. Ederson’s contribution to Pep Guardiola’s side has been immense. The Brazilian international has made crucial saves and been an integral component to Manchester City’s possession play from the back. His departure for Fenerbahce does create a new dynamic in goal for Manchester City. How Pep Guardiola adjusts his tactics to what Donnarumma offers instead of Ederson will be fascinating to watch unfold.

Manchester City have signed a top goalkeeper in Gianluigi Donnarumma. He arrives at the club in the prime of his career and he should be ready to contribute immediately for Pep Guardiola’s side.