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Gianluigi Donnarumma has been awarded a prestigious goalkeeping award from FIFA, after completing a mega money move from Paris Saint-Germain this summer and impressing under Pep Guardiola
Everything you need to know about Gianluigi Donnarumma's Best Men's Goalkeeper Award from FIFA, as the Italian shot-stopper continues to impress with Manchester City...
- Manchester City sign James Trafford: City were evidently looking to bolster their side with the acquisition of a new goalkeeper this summer, given Ederson's uncertain future at the Etihad Stadium. The club initially snapped up James Trafford from Burnley in a £27million move, after the youngster enjoyed an incredible season in the Championship through 2024/25. It marked the 23-year-old's second stint with the Premier League side, who was only sold to the Clarets by City in 2023. Read the full story here.
- Executives' heads are turned by Donnarumma: When Donnarumma's future with PSG became uncertain, given Les Parisiens brought in Lucas Chevalier as his successor, a number of clubs found themselves linked with the Italian. In the end, it was City who snapped him up in a deadline day deal worth around £26m, shelfing plans to utilise the newly-acquired Trafford in the process. Ederson also moved on to Fenerbahce. Read the full story here.
- Donnarumma makes his debut for City: The 26-year-old made his debut in the Manchester Derby back in September, helping his side secure a 3-0 win over Manchester United in style.
- Six clean sheets from opening 13 matches: The shot-stopper has managed further Premier League clean sheets with City against Brentford, Everton, Liverpool, Sunderland and Crystal Palace in the months since signing, demonstrating the full extent of his abilities. He has also shipped just 12 goals thus far.
- FIFA announce Donnarumma as Best Men's Goalkeeper: The cat won the prize for the first time as a result of a massively successful season with Paris Saint-Germain through 2024/25. The sensation was not only instrumental to the side's Ligue 1 success, but also helped the club clinch their first-ever Champions League title.
- On the cusp of an unwanted Premier League record: Despite his in-game heroics, Donnarumma has picked up four yellow cards from his first 13 Premier League matches with City. One more ahead of the season's half-way point would see him become the first-ever goalkeeper in league history to serve a one-match suspension for yellows. Read the full story here.
- Up next for Donnarumma: City now turn their attention to a League Cup quarter final clash with Brentford come Wednesday, December 17 - although it is unknown as to whether Donnarumma will take part or if Pep Guardiola will opt to field Trafford. City's next Premier League match comes against West Ham on Saturday, December 20.
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