Gianluigi Donnarumma’s salary at Manchester City has become a major talking point after reports confirmed that the Premier League champions have agreed to sign the out-of-favour Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) goalkeeper.
The Italian shot-stopper is set to undergo medical in Italy before travelling to Manchester once the international break concludes.
With Ederson leaving the Etihad Stadium, Donnarumma will have the opportunity to prove why City have decided to invest heavily in his talent.
The club is paying PSG £23 million to secure the 26-year-old, marking one of the most high-profile goalkeeper transfers of the summer window.
Massive Financial Commitment From Manchester City
Manchester City are known for investing heavily in key players, and Donnarumma is no exception.
According to Football Italia, the Italian international will start with an initial annual salary of €15 million (£13m) in the first year of his five-year deal.
This figure reflects City’s belief in his ability to replace Ederson and deliver consistently at the highest level.
The financial package becomes even more lucrative as the contract progresses. Donnarumma’s salary is set to increase to €16 million (£13.8m) for the second and third years, before peaking at €17 million (£14.7m) for the final two years of his deal.
Additionally, Manchester City have inserted an option to extend his contract by a further year, potentially keeping him at the club well into his 30s.
This structure not only rewards Donnarumma for his immediate contributions but also incentivises long-term performance and loyalty to the club.
And with Manchester City competing on multiple fronts — Premier League, Champions League, FA Cup, and other tournaments — a reliable goalkeeper of his calibre could prove to be a vital acquisition.
A New Chapter For Donnarumma In England
The move to Manchester City marks a significant step in Donnarumma’s career, which began at AC Milan before his big-money switch to PSG in 2021.
Despite moments of brilliance in Paris, the Italian never fully settled as the club experimented with different goalkeeping options, including Keylor Navas.
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At City, however, Donnarumma could be the undisputed number one, and the club’s willingness to pay a high transfer fee and a top-tier wage package demonstrates their long-term vision for him.
Also, his arrival also aligns with manager Pep Guardiola’s strategy of maintaining a world-class spine through every department of the squad.
