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Is Gianluigi Donnarumma at Manchester City? Age, salary, stats and mistakes explained

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Donnarumma earns one of the highest goalkeeper salaries in Europe.

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Gianluigi Donnarumma is currently the first-choice goalkeeper for Manchester City, having joined the Premier League side in September 2025.

He replaced Ederson as City’s main goalkeeper and has quickly become a key player under Pep Guardiola.

Which club does Donnarumma play for? 

Current club: Manchester City (England)

Previous clubs: AC Milan (Italy), Paris Saint-Germain (France)

Position: Goalkeeper


Donnarumma’s profile

Age: 26 (born 25 February 1999)

Height: 1.96m (6 ft 5 in)

Nationality: Italian

Preferred foot: Right

Salary and net worth

  • Donnarumma earns one of the highest goalkeeper salaries in Europe at Manchester City, estimated around €6–7 million per year (~Sh 2.5–2.9 billion annually).
  • Combined with endorsements, his estimated net worth is around €30–35 million (~Sh 12.6–14.7 billion).
  • Exact figures vary by source but he is considered among the wealthiest goalkeepers under 30.

Performance and reputation

Strengths:

  • Exceptional shot-stopping ability
  • Strong penalty record
  • Calm under pressure in big matches

Weaknesses / mistakes:

  • Occasional high-profile errors at club or international level
  • Distribution and handling under pressure sometimes criticised

These debates have fueled social media discussion and analysis among football fans.

Key milestones

  • UEFA Euro 2020: Player of the Tournament for Italy
  • Manchester City debut: September 2025
  • PSG tenure: 2023–2025, Ligue 1 appearances
  • Known for saving penalties and commanding his area in top European competitions.
Gianluigi Donnarumma
Italian goalkeeper Gianluigi Donnarumma. Photo/Manchester City