💣 Transfer Bombshell: Manchester City Submits Record €100M Bid for Gianluigi Donnarumma – PSG Demands Even More!
In a stunning twist during the summer transfer window, Manchester City has officially submitted a record-breaking €100 million offer for Paris Saint-Germain’s star goalkeeper, Gianluigi Donnarumma. If accepted, this deal would become the most expensive transfer for a goalkeeper in the history of football – surpassing the €80 million Chelsea paid for Kepa Arrizabalaga in 2018.
According to sources close to the negotiations, Manchester City’s chairman personally authorized the groundbreaking bid in an effort to bring more solidity and leadership to the back line as Pep Guardiola eyes another Champions League triumph. Donnarumma, who is widely regarded as one of the best goalkeepers in the world, has long been admired by Guardiola for his reflexes, distribution, and ability to rise to big occasions.
Nasser Al-Khelaifi Responds: “We Want More…”
However, the offer was not received with enthusiasm in Paris. PSG president Nasser Al-Khelaifi reportedly rejected the proposal within hours, issuing a firm and rather surprising statement: “We want more.”
Insiders say PSG is demanding upwards of €120 million, citing Donnarumma’s age (25), his years of contract remaining, and the growing importance of top-level goalkeepers in modern football. In a time when shot-stoppers are expected to play as sweepers and first playmakers, Donnarumma’s skillset has become even more valuable.
A source inside PSG commented:
“He’s not just a goalkeeper. He’s a leader, a symbol of stability, and a player who has won the Euros and performed in massive Champions League nights. For us, €100M is not enough.”
Shockwaves in Manchester
The response from Paris left Manchester City’s executives stunned. While City has never shied away from spending big on talent, the idea that €100 million is now considered insufficient for a goalkeeper has sparked heated debates internally and among the European football community.
An anonymous executive at City reportedly stated:
“We were ready to make history with that offer. We thought it was fair – generous even. But clearly, PSG has a different valuation in mind.”
Guardiola’s Priority
It is no secret that Guardiola has been seeking a long-term solution between the sticks, especially with Ederson attracting interest from Saudi clubs and injury issues mounting in recent months. Donnarumma would not only provide world-class quality but also push City into a new era of tactical flexibility from the back.
However, questions are being raised whether City should break the bank for a position they have traditionally spent moderately on. With Financial Fair Play regulations always looming, committing more than €100 million could invite scrutiny – unless a player of Donnarumma’s caliber is seen as transformational.
What’s Next?
The ball is now back in City’s court. Will they raise their offer to meet PSG’s demands? Or will this saga turn into a dramatic standoff between two of the world’s wealthiest clubs?
One thing is certain – Gianluigi Donnarumma’s future is now under the microscope, and the entire football world is watching closely.
