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4d ago

Donnarumma Arrives at Manchester City as Guardiola Defines His Role

Guardiola says the Italy international will be used for shot-stopping rather than asked to replicate Ederson’s distribution.

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Overview

  • The club released a “day one” video showing Donnarumma’s medicals, first training session and light-hearted moments, including his quip about speaking English.
  • Guardiola praised Donnarumma’s size, presence and experience, stressing he will not be tasked with Ederson-style buildup play.
  • James Trafford remains in contention, with Guardiola indicating goalkeeper selection will rotate over a long season.
  • Italian outlets report a €25 million fee plus bonuses, a deal through 2030 and about €15 million per season, figures not confirmed by the club.
  • The onboarding video traces his path from medical examinations in Florence to arriving in England ahead of the Manchester derby and next week’s Champions League opener, with some media predicting a possible debut this weekend.