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.
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.”
cukelrty
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at this point I really don't understand what pep and recruitment years are doing.. at 1 point pep is complaining about having big squad on the other hand they are buying more players...man city already got 3 keepers ..enderson, ortega and now James and trying to buy new keeper..
MANCITYTHECHAMPIONS
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only money is what pep and city know how to throw around
because is your father money. 😃
Wiseman5000
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so 315k is big money..nope, modrich kroos, casemiro they all earned around 400k, neymar was earning abover 700, messi also in this range and so does ramos, mbappe... they all had huge salaries bigger then what he is asking. so 320K for his Calibre of player is not huge when they signed him for free and also psg sign random players for 70mill.. khalifa don't know how to run a club or manage players or keep big players.. for mbappe he was going to all extremes but for Dona who has truly won him what he was after he is not even trying.. wow
if you think 315 is a good deal let Madrid get him ... 250k was a fair price for him .. secondly you mentioned legends.. Neymar... mbappe. modric. messi they deserve that amount... you think is wage increase is only about football? you look at the popularity of the players too .. if pay Neymar 700k weekly only his image right.. shirt 👕 sales will cover all that money .. how many people will buy tickets simply because of dona... ?
BabarUmar
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let him go .. thanks PSG for standing strong.. you're salary is 210000 per week and needs 50 percent increase to renew you're contract.. so he need 420000 per week that's madness because you won 1 champions league... I'm happy clubs are standing strong to greed players like you
so 315k is big money..nope, modrich kroos, casemiro they all earned around 400k, neymar was earning abover 700, messi also in this range and so does ramos, mbappe... they all had huge salaries bigger then what he is asking. so 320K for his Calibre of player is not huge when they signed him for free and also psg sign random players for 70mill.. khalifa don't know how to run a club or manage players or keep big players.. for mbappe he was going to all extremes but for Dona who has truly won him what he was after he is not even trying.. wow
Budgett
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only money is what pep and city know how to throw around
stuipd..
tocklnopry
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but man City just signed Trafford from Leeds, so what will be the faith of that young man, from first choice to 3rd choice?
endason is leaving to Galatasaray, so competition will be for two. ok ope I've answered you well.
foaceiluz
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You are the legend
Nekeklnstz
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let him go .. thanks PSG for standing strong.. you're salary is 210000 per week and needs 50 percent increase to renew you're contract.. so he need 420000 per week that's madness because you won 1 champions league... I'm happy clubs are standing strong to greed players like you
You are happy right but PSG has been encouraging thus trend, what they did to Ac Millan his parent club has come back to haunt them. basically we need sanity in football and an agreed wage cap for different regions.
Wiseman5000
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315,000frs not 420,000frs.
yes sure .. that was a mistake
YhUnG180
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As we are talking about how he is being treated by PSG, let's not forget how he treated AC Milan when Paris came calling for his service.🥹🥹 I'm not trying to be judgemental but he made his bed and must lie in it. 😔😔
Davichi
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Arsene Wenger and Rafael Benitez managed Arsenal and Liverpool respectively with limited funds, yet they gave good results
If it's funny you're mentioning names of coaches who managed the big teams in the EPL... then it was United, Liverpool and Arsenal before Chelsea joined the big teams. You mentioned "mid-table teams" to tell us halow wonderfully their coaches have performed in the last decade.
tewacepry
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We are now in a new era players must learn to step down their wages.
Davichi
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Arsene Wenger and Rafael Benitez managed Arsenal and Liverpool respectively with limited funds, yet they gave good results
If they were here in such a manner during this era, they'd achieve nothing, not even SAF would have succeeded. Mention coaches in this era, since those with enormous financial power started flooding football. I'd also remind you that Pep's Barca hardly spent money to get the results they got. Also, how much did he spend at Bayern. You guys are just so funny in your assessment.
wikcimntu
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let him go .. thanks PSG for standing strong.. you're salary is 210000 per week and needs 50 percent increase to renew you're contract.. so he need 420000 per week that's madness because you won 1 champions league... I'm happy clubs are standing strong to greed players like you
315,000frs not 420,000frs.
Footballislife0811
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Arsene Wenger and Rafael Benitez managed Arsenal and Liverpool respectively with limited funds, yet they gave good results
Dummy what are the results one ucl and one epl in 25years? Zero epl in 30years ? Yall so blind to see greatness even Ferguson with unlimited money never achieved pep results have sense pep is the greatest in epl history by far u can check the stats
Wiwbmstz
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donarumma must come please
Wiseman5000
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let him go .. thanks PSG for standing strong.. you're salary is 210000 per week and needs 50 percent increase to renew you're contract.. so he need 420000 per week that's madness because you won 1 champions league... I'm happy clubs are standing strong to greed players like you
Widbiltz
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He made brilliant saves for them and made a significant contribution in winning UCL for them.
Luis Enrique wasn't convinced enough of all this. The best he wanted from him wasn't there
zackman
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If he were the best goalie PSG wouldn't be foolish to lose him
He made brilliant saves for them and made a significant contribution in winning UCL for them.
Widbiltz
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Is there any doubt that he is one of the best keepers in football now?
If he were the best goalie PSG wouldn't be foolish to lose him
cubabcilst
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Pep Guardiola will only be good in a team with unlimited money to spend..try coaching a team in mid table and see how far or high you can achieve...
Stop crying your heart out [Crylaugh][Crylaugh][Crylaugh]
zackman
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Donnarumma was hyped as the best goalie when he was at AC Milan
Is there any doubt that he is one of the best keepers in football now?
caaklnpsty
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What Manchester United waiting for ?
Wotamita
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Go on cityzens let your jealous give you wet dreams
Widbiltz
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when he took offer Barca are the player then recognize
Big names were there before he became Barca's manager. Ragnick had built formidable team then
Widbiltz
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How many coaches in such teams that you've mentioned have achieved up to half of what Pep has achieved? How many coaches in clubs with "unlimited" funds have achieved what Pep has achieved? Learn to appreciate the achievement of others.
Arsene Wenger and Rafael Benitez managed Arsenal and Liverpool respectively with limited funds, yet they gave good results
tuwdmnops
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what is wrong with city buying a good keeper for 26 to 40m. idiots start shouting oil money but Liverpool, arsenal, manU ,Chelsea are spending excerptsesly and no one is talking..weti this Pep do wena
Widbiltz
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Pep Guardiola will only be good in a team with unlimited money to spend..try coaching a team in mid table and see how far or high you can achieve...
You are right
Widbiltz
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Donnarumma was hyped as the best goalie when he was at AC Milan
Wiyikmtz
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but man City just signed Trafford from Leeds, so what will be the faith of that young man, from first choice to 3rd choice?
It’s so unfortunate, the young man made i mistake 🤧
vaeadrtuy
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Pep Guardiola will only be good in a team with unlimited money to spend..try coaching a team in mid table and see how far or high you can achieve...
when he took offer Barca are the player then recognize
donreal1990
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only money is what pep and city know how to throw around
edvin187
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but man City just signed Trafford from Leeds, so what will be the faith of that young man, from first choice to 3rd choice?
Exactly Man city already have traford they don’t need this guy for shi.
Davichi
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Pep Guardiola will only be good in a team with unlimited money to spend..try coaching a team in mid table and see how far or high you can achieve...
How many coaches in such teams that you've mentioned have achieved up to half of what Pep has achieved? How many coaches in clubs with "unlimited" funds have achieved what Pep has achieved? Learn to appreciate the achievement of others.
Rinkachi2221
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Pep Guardiola will only be good in a team with unlimited money to spend..try coaching a team in mid table and see how far or high you can achieve...
teeekaaay
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here we go....
ceocikouz
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but man City just signed Trafford from Leeds, so what will be the faith of that young man, from first choice to 3rd choice?