Donnarumma's Agent Unleashes Shocking Premier League Transfer Revelation
Enzo Raiola, the representative of Gianluigi Donnarumma, disclosed that only a Premier League team would have the financial capacity to acquire his client, who has faced such "disrespect" from Paris Saint-Germain that legal proceedings are being contemplated.
On Tuesday evening, Donnarumma used social media to declare that he had been pushed out of PSG by a single person. Coach Luis Enrique acknowledged being "100% responsible" for this conflict, stating it relates "to the goalkeeper profile my team requires."
PSG is reportedly seeking €50 million (£43.2 million, $58.3 million) for a player whose contract expires next summer. Donnarumma's agent expressed dissatisfaction with nearly every element of PSG's recent behavior, including this valuation.
"Only the Premier League might meet the club's excessive financial expectations," Raiola told Sky Italia with frustration. "They speak of respect, but now it seems the respect is purely monetary. This isn't about abandoning a vision and finding what's best for Gigio. From a public relations perspective, we must take our position to determine how to engage with the club."
Both Manchester United and Chelsea have allegedly dropped Donnarumma from their summer transfer targets, though Manchester City's interest appears to be intensifying. L'Équipe suggests that Pep Guardiola's team has already reached personal agreement with the Italy skipper while preparing a move to Galatasaray for current goalkeeper Ederson.
Raiola emphasized the severity of PSG's change in approach. "The player is deeply saddened by these events. The past 10 days threaten to erase four years of history here. I'm stunned by this lack of respect, an entire foundation has crumbled," the agent lamented.
Reports suggested that Donnarumma had declined to extend his Paris contract after being presented with the club's revised salary framework. Raiola offered a contrasting narrative. "PSG had made various demands," he stated with frustration.
"Ultimately, we agreed to an offer below his current wages because Gigio wished to remain, then they altered the terms, prompting us to suspend talks until after the Champions League final. We reconnected before the Club World Cup, and they reaffirmed their commitment to continue. The developments of the past 10 days were completely unforeseen."
PSG acquired Lucas Chevalier last week before excluding Donnarumma from Wednesday's UEFA Super Cup squad. "I comprehend the necessity of signing a new goalkeeper," Raiola added, "but to completely sideline Gigio after his contributions to the club shows tremendous disrespect, which I will assess with legal counsel. Regardless of the coach's decision, he represents the club, and with my attorneys, we seek to better understand their stance."