"Signing a goalkeeper with a reputation as lofty as Gianluigi Donnarumma would usually register as a powerful statement of intent but Manchester City's addition of Italy's Euro 2020 hero, the keeper whose saves guided Paris Saint-Germain to a first Champions League last season, has been met with a rather mixed reaction. City's troubled start to the season adds confusion, so too Pep Guardiola's case history with goalkeepers."
"Ederson was beloved by City fans for being a maverick and played a key role in the team's serial title wins. Just 32, relatively young for players in his position, a dalliance with a move to Saudi Arabia last year and the interest of Fenerbahce the club he has joined hastened his exit. That Stefan Ortega, a lesser keeper, was turned to last season by Guardiola suggested terminal frustrations from someone for whom Ederson's mix of ball-playing ability and acrobatic saves was once ideal."
Manchester City signed Gianluigi Donnarumma despite a mixed reaction and a troubled start to the season. Pep Guardiola's complex relationship with goalkeepers has influenced selection decisions. Ederson's popularity, ball-playing ability and acrobatic saves helped City win multiple titles, but interest from Fenerbahce and previous Saudi links hastened his departure. Stefan Ortega briefly replaced Ederson amid Guardiola's frustrations. James Trafford's £27m return from Burnley and early struggles in defeats to Tottenham and Brighton contributed to City's urgency. Manchester United pursued Donnarumma but rejected wage demands and signed Senne Lammens instead. Enzo Raiola led Donnarumma's representation.
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