Donnarumma escapes from City: this will be his new team

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The future of Gianluigi Donnarumma seems to be definitively moving away from England. For weeks, Manchester City had been rumored as the most likely destination for the Italian goalkeeper, but Turkey now claims the story has taken an unexpected turn.

The Galatasaray, the reigning champions of the Turkish Super Lig, has emerged strongly in the bidding and is very close to securing a high-impact signing. Fanatik reports that the Istanbul club has placed the PSG goalkeeper as their top priority. The club already has Gunay Guvenc and Jankat Yilmaz, but neither of them offers the security and international experience that the 2021 European champion with Italy brings. At just 26 years old, Donnarumma boasts an enviable career: a Champions League winner, a standout in Serie A with Milan, and a clear leader in the Italian national team.

Donnarumma slips away from Manchester City

Paris Saint-Germain, on the other hand, had already made a clear decision. After signing Lucas Chevalier from Lille, Luis Enrique informed the goalkeeper that he was not in his plans. An emotional farewell even took place at the Parc des Princes, indicating that his departure was imminent. Initially, a move to Manchester City was very much alive, but negotiations cooled off, and no progress was made.

EYES ON DONNARUMMA! 👀

👉 Galatasaray has ranked Gianluigi Donnarumma as their number one choice in the goalkeeper transfer list.

👉 The Italian goalkeeper, who is certain to leave PSG, has not yet found a new club. pic.twitter.com/TlVjiMb3wx

— Fanatik (@fanatikcomtr) August 31, 2025

Now, the scenario is radically different. Galatasaray has made a move and seems willing to offer a very attractive contract to convince the goalkeeper to land in Istanbul. The arrival of a goalkeeper of his caliber would immediately raise the quality of the Turkish team, which aims to establish itself not only in their league but also in the Champions League, where they want to compete head-to-head with the major European powers.

Another important factor is the price. In the summer, PSG valued Donnarumma at around 50 million euros, a prohibitive figure for most clubs. However, as the weeks passed and the need to offload the player became more urgent, the cost dropped to about 30 million. An amount more manageable for Galatasaray, who sees this as the perfect opportunity for a historic signing.

The final decision rests in Donnarumma's hands: accept the Turkish offer and become the new star of Turkish football, or wait until January in hope of a more fitting destination emerging. One thing that seems clear is that Manchester City has run out of options. The signing Guardiola dreamed of to strengthen the goal disappears, and all signs point to the Italian donning the yellow and red kit next season.

With this move, Galatasaray shows ambition and a solid sports project. Should this deal materialize, Donnarumma will become the most high-profile signing in Turkish football in recent years, confirming that City has nothing more to do in this race.

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