Manchester City Complete Stunning Goalkeeper Swap: Donnarumma In, Ederson Out
Manchester City have turned the goalkeeping world upside down in a breathtaking Deadline Day exchange that has stunned fans and pundits alike.
Donnarumma’s Dramatic Arrival
On 2 September 2025, Manchester City officially confirmed the signing of Gianluigi Donnarumma from Paris Saint-Germain. The 26-year-old Italian goalkeeper has signed a five-year deal with an option for a sixth and will wear the No. 25 shirt at the Etihad Stadium.
While reports vary, the fee is understood to range between £26 million and €35 million (£30 million). Fresh off a Champions League triumph with PSG, Donnarumma joins Pep Guardiola’s star-studded squad, calling it “a proud moment to join a team full of world-class talent under one of football’s greatest managers.”
Renowned for his commanding presence and elite shot-stopping ability, Donnarumma represents a move towards a more traditional, authoritative figure in goal. Acknowledging Guardiola’s high demands for distribution, the Italian admitted he will “adapt and improve” to suit City’s style of play.
Ederson’s Emotional Farewell
Just hours before Donnarumma’s unveiling, Ederson bid farewell to Manchester City after eight glittering years. The Brazilian goalkeeper has completed a move to Fenerbahçe for around £12 million, closing one of the most successful goalkeeping eras in Premier League history.
Since arriving from Benfica in 2017, Ederson made 372 appearances, collecting six Premier League titles, a Champions League, and an extraordinary total of 18 major honours. He recorded 122 Premier League clean sheets, won three consecutive Golden Glove awards, and redefined the modern sweeper-keeper role with his visionary passing and composure.
“I’ll always be a Blue,” Ederson said in an emotional farewell message to fans, expressing deep gratitude to Pep Guardiola, his teammates, and the supporters who stood by him throughout his City journey.
The Transfer Chess Moves
The two deals were strategically interlinked—City finalised Donnarumma’s arrival only after confirming Ederson’s departure. The club’s front office meticulously ensured a world-class successor was secured before allowing the Brazilian to leave.
Why It Matters
This isn’t merely a swap of goalkeepers—it’s a tactical statement. Guardiola’s decision to transition from the ultra ball-playing Ederson to the towering, traditional Donnarumma suggests a shift in City’s defensive philosophy. The move points towards enhanced aerial dominance and a more balanced build-up approach from the back.
Meanwhile, Fenerbahçe have landed a world-class goalkeeper whose experience, silverware, and distribution skills could transform their ambitions both domestically and in Europe.
This dramatic exchange has reshaped Manchester City’s defensive identity while closing the chapter on Ederson’s golden era. Donnarumma now inherits the gloves of a legend, tasked with upholding City’s lofty standards and writing the next great chapter between the Etihad posts.