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The Digest:

Manchester City has finalized a £26m deal to sign goalkeeper Gianluigi Donnarumma from Paris Saint-Germain. The move comes after the club sold their longtime goalkeeper, Ederson, to Turkish club Fenerbahce in a deal worth around £12m.

Key Points:
  • Manchester City has signed Italian international Gianluigi Donnarumma for £26 million on a five-year deal.
  • Donnarumma's expected arrival comes after the club's longtime number one, Ederson, was transferred to Fenerbahce for £12 million.
  • Ederson spent eight trophy-laden years at City, winning 18 major titles under coach Pep Guardiola.
  • Football expert Julien Laurens has questioned whether Donnarumma's style, particularly his distribution and aerial ability, is a good fit for Guardiola's system.
  • A formal confirmation of the deal is now expected, with Donnarumma slated to be City's new first-choice goalkeeper.
The swap of goalkeepers signals a new era for Manchester City, but the move has raised questions from analysts about how Donnarumma's style will fit into Guardiola's tactical approach. The decision to sell a key player like Ederson highlights the club’s confidence in their new acquisition.

Source: Sky Sports