Gianluigi Donnarumma cooled Manchester United

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By: Manu Tournoux

Gianluigi Donnarumma's dreamed beginnings with Manchester City

In search of a reliable goalkeeper this summer, Manchester United planned to recruit Gianluigi Donnarumma before changing himself due to the exorbitant cost of the operation, reports The Mirror. The Italian porter, pushed towards the exit at PSG, had been offered to the Red Devils for around 40 million euros.

But with salary claims estimated at nearly 20 million euros per year over five years (a total of € 140 million), the case would have made him the best paid player of the club, thus overwhelming the financial balance and the wage grid of the workforce. If Donnarumma finally signed in Manchester City, where he shone from the start in the derby, United was content to recruit the young Senne Lammens, while leaving André Onana to go on loan.

Manu Tournoux

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Manu Tournoux is a passionate and knowledgeable football enthusiast with a special focus on French football. Born and raised in France, Manu discovered his love for the beautiful game at a young age and developed a deep understanding of the ins and outs of "Le Championnat." His French roots and extensive experience in football journalism have made him an invaluable asset to the French Football Weekly team. As an author for the website, his expertise includes not only in-depth analysis of Ligue 1 and Ligue 2 matches but also insightful profiles of up-and-coming talents, detailed transfer news, and engaging coverage of the French national team. His captivating writing style and undeniable passion for the game have earned him a loyal following among our readers. When he's not crafting engaging articles for French Football Weekly, Manu enjoys attending live matches whenever he can, exploring football culture in various French cities, and engaging in spirited debates with fellow fans.