Manchester City usher in a new era between the posts with the signing of Gianluigi Donnarumma from PSG for €30m, while bidding farewell to Ederson after eight successful years, as the Brazilian prepares to join Fenerbahçe.
Manchester City have secured the signing of Gianluigi Donnarumma from Paris Saint-Germain, completing one of the most high-profile goalkeeper transfers of the summer.
The Italian international was officially presented on Tuesday morning, putting pen to paper on a deal believed to be worth around 30 million euros. For Pep Guardiola’s side, it marks the beginning of a new era between the posts, as the Citizens prepare to bid farewell to one of their most iconic figures of recent years.
Donnarumma’s arrival almost certainly signals the end of Ederson’s remarkable eight-year stay in Manchester. The Brazilian goalkeeper, who has been an integral part of City’s dominance in English football since his arrival from Benfica in 2017, is set to move to Fenerbahçe. The Turkish giants have already reached an agreement for a transfer valued at approximately 14 million euros, and with the Turkish transfer window remaining open until the 11th of the month, the final details are expected to be completed in the coming days. On Tuesday morning, City released a farewell message, acknowledging Ederson’s enormous contribution and the pivotal role he played in establishing the club as a European powerhouse.
For Donnarumma, the move to Manchester City represents both a fresh challenge and an opportunity to cement his place as one of the defining goalkeepers of his generation. At just 26 years of age, he is entering what many consider to be the prime years for a goalkeeper, yet he already boasts a résumé that most players could only dream of. He has signed a five-year contract with City, tying him to the Etihad Stadium until 2030.
In their official statement, City underlined the qualities that convinced them to move for Donnarumma: “Tall, commanding, and standing at 1.96m, Donnarumma arrives at the Etihad bringing with him vast experience in elite competitions. Over the course of an already remarkable career, the Italian has established a reputation as one of the best goalkeepers currently active in European football.”
The Italian’s journey to this point has been nothing short of extraordinary. A product of AC Milan’s academy, Donnarumma made his senior debut in Serie A at the astonishing age of 16, quickly establishing himself as the Rossoneri’s first-choice goalkeeper. His shot-stopping ability, composure, and maturity beyond his years earned him comparisons to Italian legends like Gianluigi Buffon. By the time he left Milan in 2021, he had already become one of the most sought-after keepers in the world.
His move to Paris Saint-Germain that summer was seen as a major coup for the French club. In four seasons at the Parc des Princes, Donnarumma won four Ligue 1 titles, two French Cups, and one Super Cup. Yet his time in France was not without controversy. He often rotated with Keylor Navas during his first campaigns, and despite his heroics on multiple occasions, he sometimes came under scrutiny for high-profile errors in the Champions League.
The pinnacle of his PSG career came in May 2025, when he was instrumental in the club’s long-awaited Champions League triumph. Donnarumma produced a string of crucial saves throughout the tournament and capped it off with a commanding performance in the final, where PSG demolished Inter Milan 5–0 to lift the trophy for the first time in their history. It was a moment that seemed to cement his place in PSG’s folklore.
However, just a few months later, the story took an unexpected turn. In August, Donnarumma confirmed that he would be leaving the club, publishing a heartfelt statement on social media: “From the very first day I arrived, I gave everything I had on and off the pitch to earn my place and protect Paris Saint-Germain’s goal. Unfortunately, someone decided that I could no longer be part of the group and contribute to the team’s success. I am disappointed and disheartened.”
For Manchester City, his arrival is not just about replacing Ederson but also about preparing for the next phase of their project. Guardiola’s teams are known for their reliance on goalkeepers who can contribute to the build-up, and while Ederson set a benchmark in that regard with his extraordinary passing range, Donnarumma brings a different profile. Though less adventurous with his distribution, he offers greater physical presence and a commanding authority in aerial duels qualities that could add a new dimension to City’s defense.
Ederson’s departure will nonetheless be deeply felt. The Brazilian revolutionized the role of the goalkeeper in the Premier League, effectively acting as an additional playmaker from the back. Across his eight seasons at the Etihad, he won six Premier League titles, multiple domestic cups, and, crucially, the Champions League in 2023. His ability to remain calm under pressure and his trademark long-range passes to set up attacks became a defining feature of City’s style.
For Fenerbahçe, acquiring Ederson would be a statement of intent, bringing in one of the most decorated goalkeepers in recent memory to spearhead their ambitions both domestically and in Europe.
As for Donnarumma, the challenge ahead is immense. The Premier League is widely regarded as the most competitive league in the world, and every mistake is magnified. Yet his experience, maturity, and hunger for success suggest he is ready for this new chapter. At Manchester City, he will have the chance to work under Guardiola, play alongside some of the world’s best defenders, and fight for the highest honors every season.
This transfer marks a significant moment in City’s history: the closing of the Ederson era and the dawn of the Donnarumma era. The Italian goalkeeper now carries the weight of expectation that comes with succeeding a club legend, but if his career so far is any indication, he is more than capable of rising to the occasion.
