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Gianluigi Donnarumma Completes Man City Move, Vows to Fit Guardiola’s Style

His arrival after Ederson’s exit signals a tilt toward shot-stopping over distribution.

Overview

  • Manchester City sealed a deadline-day deal to sign Donnarumma from PSG on a five-year contract for a reported fee in the high-€20m range.
  • Speaking at Italy’s camp, Donnarumma said he will work to improve his passing from the back to meet Pep Guardiola’s requirements.
  • The goalkeeper revealed Luis Enrique informed him in pre-season he would be moved on, and he downplayed any hard feelings as PSG turned to Lucas Chevalier.
  • Ederson has joined Fenerbahce, and Donnarumma is expected to become City’s first choice, with a possible debut in the Manchester derby on September 14.
  • Analysts note a clear stylistic shift from Ederson, citing Donnarumma’s lower rate and depth of actions outside the box and a lower long-pass completion, indicating changes to City’s build-up play.