Gianluigi Donnarumma poses in his Manchester City kit during his signing announcement on September 1, 2025. Photo credit: Getty Images via ESPN.
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Gianluigi Donnarumma has officially completed his five-year move to Manchester City, declaring the club was his “only option” this summer after Ederson’s departure.
Gianluigi Donnarumma Agrees Manchester City Move After Declaring Club His ‘Only Option’
Gianluigi Donnarumma has officially signed a five-year contract with Manchester City, becoming the club’s seventh summer signing and marking a definitive end to speculation surrounding his future. The Italian goalkeeper’s arrival follows Ederson’s confirmed departure from the Etihad Stadium, ensuring a seamless transition in the crucial goalkeeper position for Pep Guardiola’s squad.
In his first official statements as a Manchester City player, Donnarumma revealed the depth of his commitment to the move, declaring that City represented his “only option” during the summer transfer window. “To have signed for Manchester City is such a special and proud moment for me,” the goalkeeper stated, emphasising his long-standing admiration for both the club and Guardiola, whom he described as “one of the greatest managers in the history of football.”
The transfer represents Manchester City’s third goalkeeper addition alongside James Trafford and Marcus Bettinelli, demonstrating the club’s comprehensive approach to squad depth. Donnarumma’s signing was completed without any reported injury concerns, positioning him as the likely first-choice replacement for Ederson in what appears to be a strategic refresh of the goalkeeper position within the same transfer window.
Manchester City’s official announcement confirms the transfer as active from September 2025, with club communications highlighting their continued commitment to acquiring world-class talent. Donnarumma’s emotional connection to his new club was evident as he expressed feeling as though he had already been at City “for many years,” despite the recent nature of his arrival.
The swift completion of Donnarumma’s transfer immediately following Ederson’s exit demonstrates Manchester City’s proactive approach to maintaining their goalkeeping standards. While specific transfer fees and wage details remain undisclosed, the five-year contract length signals the club’s long-term confidence in their new signing’s ability to adapt to Premier League demands and European competition requirements.
