The new goalkeeper made a mistake, and Man City quickly reached an agreement to sign Donnarumma.

According to reputable journalist Fabrizio Romano, Manchester City and PSG are negotiating the transfer fee, which is expected to be lower than PSG’s initial asking price of £43.3 million (50 million euros). However, the deal can only be finalized if Man City sorts out Ederson’s future. The Brazilian goalkeeper, who has been Pep Guardiola’s first choice since joining in 2017, is currently attracting interest from Galatasaray, but negotiations have not yet made a breakthrough. In last weekend’s 0-2 loss to Tottenham, Ederson was on the bench, while James Trafford—a new signing from Burnley—started. However, Trafford’s unimpressive performance, including a mistake that led to the second goal, raised concerns about his long-term ability to replace Ederson.

Coach Pep Guardiola was cautious when discussing the goalkeeper situation during the pre-match press conference ahead of the Tottenham game. He stressed that the decision on who starts depends on form in training and advice from goalkeeping coach Xabi Mancisidor. “Goalkeeper is a special position requiring consistency, but with a packed schedule, everyone will have opportunities,” Guardiola said, also refusing to blame Trafford for the defeat against Spurs. Nevertheless, Trafford’s poor showing strengthens Man City’s determination to sign Donnarumma, who is regarded as the ideal choice to upgrade the defense.

Donnarumma, who was named the best player at Euro 2020 and played a major role in PSG’s four Ligue 1 titles, is highly praised for his excellent shot-stopping ability. However, some believe he needs to improve his foot skills to fit Guardiola’s philosophy. Still, with over 400 club matches and 74 appearances for Italy, Donnarumma is expected to be a blockbuster signing, helping Man City reinforce their position in the Premier League and Champions League title races.