Donnarumma Open To Shock Serie A Return Despite Just Joining Manchester City

Gianluigi Donnarumma’s Manchester City chapter may still be in its opening pages, but his agent has already ignited serious transfer speculation. In a stunning admission, Enzo Raiola revealed that the Italian goalkeeper would not hesitate to return to Serie A if the right opportunity presented itself—despite only joining the Premier League champions six months ago.

The revelation has immediately put long-time admirers Juventus and Inter Milan on high alert, reopening a conversation many believed was closed for years.

Agent Leaves Door Wide Open

Donnarumma completed a high-profile move from Paris Saint-Germain to Manchester City last summer, a transfer widely seen as a long-term investment by Pep Guardiola to dominate European football with elite distribution and shot-stopping from the back.

Yet speaking to Italian broadcaster Rai, his agent struck a surprisingly candid tone about the future.

While stressing that Donnarumma is happy, settled, and growing into English football, Raiola admitted that a return to Italy remains emotionally appealing.

“Today at Manchester City he is finding serenity with the team and the environment, and he likes the project very much,” Raiola said.
“He is also starting to understand the English championship. But if there is the opportunity to return to Italy, we will take it.”

Though framed lightly, the message was unmistakable: the door is not closed.

Premier League Riches Vs Serie A Reality

Despite the intrigue, the financial obstacles facing any Italian suitor are enormous.

Manchester City paid €35 million to PSG for Donnarumma and tied him down to a five-year contract running until June 2030. According to reports, the deal guarantees around €80 million in fixed wages alone—placing him firmly among football’s highest earners.

His salary reportedly starts at €15 million net per season and escalates to €18 million by the final year of the deal, with an optional extension pushing that figure to €19 million. For Serie A clubs operating under tight financial controls, matching even a fraction of those numbers would be a monumental challenge.

Clean Sheets Pay Like Goals

City’s commitment to Donnarumma goes beyond base salary. The club structured a performance-based bonus system worth up to €3 million per season—effectively rewarding clean sheets the way attackers are paid for goals.

It’s a clear signal of trust and intent. City view Donnarumma not just as a goalkeeper, but as a cornerstone of their tactical system. Walking away from such a package would require a significant financial sacrifice—something few elite players are willing to consider in their prime years.

A Transfer That Feels Unlikely—But Not Impossible

While a swift Serie A return appears financially unrealistic for now, Raiola’s comments ensure the conversation won’t disappear anytime soon. In football, public admissions often precede long-term manoeuvres rather than immediate exits.

For Manchester City, the message is equally clear: keeping Donnarumma happy and aligned with the club’s vision will be crucial. Because while his gloves remain firmly in Manchester, his heart—by his agent’s own words—still listens when Italy calls.

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