"Manchester City's deadline day signing of Gianluigi Donnarumma for 26 million last summer saw the club add one of the world's most highly-rated goalkeepers to their squad. The former Paris Saint-Germain stopper is a two-time Yashin Trophy winner who clocked up four league titles during his time in France, while he played a starring role in Italy's Euro 2020 success."
"City activated their buy-back clause on Trafford, which was part of the 15m deal which had sent him to Burnley in 2023, at the start of the summer 2025 window. Two superb seasons for the Clarets, including a Championship promotion campaign in which Trafford conceded just 16 goals in 46 games, left many believing he was ready to assume the City No. 1 shirt."
"But from what I can gather, I know James, I don't know Gianluigi. I've crossed paths with him. He seems like an incredible person. He just seems like a lovely man who's very, very understanding. So from my experience, I had it with Shay [Given], had it on both sides of the fence with Shay, with him coming in and being number one."
Manchester City completed a deadline day signing of goalkeeper Gianluigi Donnarumma from Paris Saint-Germain for £26 million. Donnarumma is a two-time Yashin Trophy winner with four league titles from his time in France and played a key role in Italy's Euro 2020 victory. The acquisition represented a significant addition of proven world-class talent to City's squad. However, the signing resulted in James Trafford, England's highly-rated young goalkeeper, being dropped to the bench. Trafford had been recalled to City through a buy-back clause after two exceptional seasons at Burnley, including a Championship promotion campaign where he conceded only 16 goals in 46 matches. Former City goalkeeper Joe Hart acknowledged the challenging situation, noting that competition for the position is difficult but emphasizing Donnarumma's character and professionalism.
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