Gianluigi Donnarumma’s agent has opened fire on PSG and their treatment of the goalkeeper with his time in Paris up as Manchester City look to swoop in and sign him
Gianluigi Donnarumma is set for the PSG exit door and Manchester City have come forward as a likely suitor as the Italian’s situation in Paris looks to be irretrievable. Fallout has intensified after a changing of the guard in between the sticks.
The goalkeeper, who helped the French giants claim Champions League glory last term, has found himself shunned by manager Luis Enrique and is not in the squad for Wednesday’s European Super Cup clash with Tottenham. New signing Lucas Chevalier has come straight in and is set to be the first choice.
City have wasted no time in seizing on the situation. They have reached an agreement in principle with Donnarumma regarding personal terms, according to L’Equipe. The goalkeeper has already engaged in positive discussions with City boss Pep Guardiola as those at the Etihad look to swoop in.
It could open the door for Ederson, who has been linked with a move away, to join Galatasaray as those in Manchester continue to overhaul their squad.
Donnarumma’s agent Enzo Raiola, who has been left fuming by the situation, admits England is a serious option. He said: “We will consider solutions now, maybe in Premier League there will be clubs able to pay what’s needed. Paris Saint-Germain are asking for big money. They talk about respect, but it’s only about the money.
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He added: “We are shocked by PSG. There’s zero respect by the club after 4 years together. We will consider the situation also with our legal team. Gigio was even ready to reduce his salary but PSG changed the conditions again.”
Initial reports had claimed the Italian would be available for around £26million, but others have suggested it could be as high as £40m. City deem the second figure to be too high and may need to negotiate with the Parisians if they are to land the 26-year-old, who has also been linked with Manchester United.
Donnarumma’s situation has escalated after a contract fall-out, which has reportedly seen the Italian ask for a 50 percent hike on his current £210,000 per week salary – although that contradicts what his agent says – despite PSG wanting to change their wage structure. And on Tuesday he vented his frustration at being forced out by Luis Enrique.
He posted on Instagram: “Unfortunately, someone has decided that I can no longer be part of the group and contribute to the team’s success. I am disappointed and disheartened. I hope to have the opportunity to look the fans at the Parc des Princes in the eyes one more time and say goodbye as it should be done.”
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