Former Manchester United midfielder Paul Scholes called Gianluigi Donnarumma’s move from Paris Saint‑Germain to Manchester City a strange transfer.
Paul Scholes on The Overlap show
I think that’s a really strange signing for Pep. I love the ‘keeper [Donnarumma], I think he’s brilliant and I’d have him at United tomorrow, today, whenever. For £40m [reported price] he’s unbelievable. But for Pep you’ve got to almost be able to play in central midfield as a goalkeeper. I think that’s the reason [Luis] Enrique is getting rid of him at PSG, because he’s not great with his feet. I just don’t see him as a City goalkeeper.
Yesterday Manchester City announced the signing of the Italian goalkeeper on a contract running until summer 2030.
According to various reports, the transfer cost the English club between €35 million and €39 million.
The 26‑year‑old played for PSG since 2021, winning ten trophies there, including the UEFA Champions League. Last season he appeared in 47 matches in all competitions for Paris, conceded 43 goals and kept 17 clean sheets.
Earlier Josep Guardiola said he could stay at Manchester City until 2029.
