Everyone now knows that the Turkish team is pushing intensely to get the agreement over the line for €10m, then once that deal has been completed, Manchester City can present their proposal to Paris Saint-Germain.
In truth, those two clubs have already been in contact and it is their interests to sort out a solution with Donnarumma frozen out by Luis Enrique.
MUNICH, GERMANY – MAY 31: Gianluigi Donnarumma of Paris Saint-Germain kisses the UEFA Champions League trophy after his team’s victory, to secure Paris Saint-Germain’s first ever UEFA Champions League title in the club’s history and a record UEFA Champions League Final winning scoreline of 5-0, following the UEFA Champions League Final 2025 between Paris Saint-Germain and FC Internazionale Milano at Munich Football Arena on May 31, 2025 in Munich, Germany. (Photo by Justin Setterfield/Getty Images)
Back then, it was considered practically impossible, as the former Milan shot-stopper was instead linked with other Premier League clubs.
It took three months, but the scenario is finally playing out for Donnarumma to take over at the Etihad.