Gianluigi Donnarumma in action for PSG at the Club World Cup (photo of Buda Mendes / Getty Images)
Poor Gigio Donnarumma! It shouldn’t have ended like that. Not that way. All cycles must end, of course, but what makes the difference are how.
He started from the famous bottle of champagne which was given to celebrate the masterful performance of Donnarumma which brought a trophy of the Champions League to the Cabinet of Paris Saint-Germain, to a passage game of Buck.
There must be something bigger in progress, rather than a simple missed agreement on a renewal of the player’s contract, which expires in June. Especially since we are talking about one of the richest and most powerful clubs in the world.
If you earn 12 million euros per year, and then you offer 8 million euros per season after having been one of the biggest players in the club in recent history, it is a way of saying to something else, we no longer need you ”.
There is a form, and there is a better way to put an end to a relationship, rather than not calling it for the European final of the Super Cup against Tottenham in Udine. Instead, there was nothing. Worse still: the situation leads to the signing of another goalkeeper to knight, paying him a fortune, as if to say: “Look, we know how to pass, this is not our problem”.
But why?
One day, they will explain all the details if they wish. For the moment, we must be satisfied with the superficial words of the PSG coach, Luis Enrique, who said on the eve of the Tottenham match: “We are talking not only about one of the best goalkeepers in the world but also of a wonderful person. But, as a goalkeeper, we wanted a different profile. I made the decision and the club supported me. ”
Meanwhile, we are talking about one of the most unexpected free transfers of recent times.
Of course, Donnarumma could stay in Paris until the expiration of his contract, but that is not suitable for all parties involved. PSG cannot request 45 million euros or 50 million euros with 10 and a half months remaining on its contract. No one would also be interested unless they decide to throw a huge pile of money by the window. 25 million euros or 30 million euros can be a more reasonable option.
One thing is certain: Serie A clubs have currently have practically no chance of signing Donnarumma, since they are all already covered and that no one can afford this monstrous salary.
Juve considered it last summer, then again in the spring before the turnaround against the sports director Cristiano Giuntoli. Inter would have considered a free transfer next summer, but now the game is underway.
Donnarumma to Manchester City linked to Ederson Sale
I revealed the Manchester City option, linked to the sale of Ederson in Galatasaray on April 7. This could now materialize in the coming hours. I also mentioned Bayern, which has been interested since January, because sooner or later they will have to prepare for the future without manual Neuer.
Chelsea and Manchester United were mentioned, but without major confirmations. At least for the moment.
If there is a manager ready to go mad for Donnarumma, his name is Pep Guardiola. We will soon discover what comes next, but the story of poor old gigio will be discussed long after the explosive transfer stories are currently on our screens.
A sincere and deeply regrettable declaration of Donnarumma to PSG fans is always: “Unfortunately, someone decided that I could no longer be part of the group and contribute to the success of the team. I am disappointed and discouraged.
“I hope to have the opportunity to look at the fans on the park of princes in the eyes once again and to say goodbye as it should be done. If this does not happen, I want you to know that your support and affection mean the world for me, and I will never forget it. I will always feel with me.
