Gianluigi Donnarumma Picks Number 25 After Signing For Manchester City

Gianluigi Donnarumma has joined Manchester City and will wear the number 25 shirt this season. This move is another step in his successful career.

WHAT HAPPENED?

Manchester City have signed Italian goalkeeper Gianluigi Donnarumma from Paris Saint-Germain for a total fee of €39 million. He has agreed to a five-year contract with City, meaning he could stay until 2030. Donnarumma played 161 games for PSG, winning ten trophies, including the Ligue 1 title and Champions League. He replaces Ederson as City’s new top goalkeeper. Donnarumma has chosen the number 25 shirt for this season.

DONNARUMMA’S IMPACT AND LAST SEASON’S HIGHLIGHTS

In his final season at PSG, Donnarumma helped the team win a historic quadruple, including the Champions League. He was in the Champions League Team of the Season and nominated for the 2025 Yashin Trophy. In the 2024-25 season, he played 44 matches and made key saves against teams like Liverpool and Arsenal, keeping 18 clean sheets as PSG finished first in Ligue 1. His strong performances significantly contributed to PSG’s success.

WHAT DOES THIS MEAN FOR MAN CITY?

Manchester City want to defend their Premier League and Champions League titles. They finished last season as champions in both competitions. City will continue the new season aiming to keep their dominance amidst struggles, currently sitting mid-table in the Premier League and six points behind leaders Liverpool. Their next match is against Manchester United, who are one point ahead of them. Donnarumma is expected to make his debut soon, and fans hope his arrival will keep the team strong in both domestic and European competitions.