Who is Donnarumma, how old is he, where is he from? Which teams has he played for? Galatasaray transfer rumors
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Galatasaray has raised the bar in the transfer market. The yellow-and-reds have made headlines with the signing of a world-class goalkeeper. Paris Saint-Germain star Gianluigi Donnarumma's name is reportedly being linked to the club. Rumors circulating on social media suggest that Galatasaray management contacted the Italian through agent George Gardi. So, who is Donnarumma, how old is he, where is he from, and what teams has he played for?
WHO IS GIANLUIGI DONNARUMMA, HOW OLD IS HE?Donnarumma was born on February 25, 1999, in Castellammare di Stabia, a city in the Naples region of Italy. He made his professional football debut at the age of 16, playing for AC Milan. Despite his young age, the Italian goalkeeper quickly attracted attention and made a name for himself both in Serie A and on the European stage.
Standing at 1.96 meters tall and weighing 90 kilograms, Donnarumma stands out for his physical prowess, reaction time, and reflexes. Donnarumma, who began playing for the Italian national team in 2016, established himself among Europe's best goalkeepers with his performances at the EURO 2020 championship. Named the tournament's best player, Donnarumma has become one of the top names in world football.
ARE THERE TRANSFER TALKS BETWEEN GALATASARAY AND DONNARUMMA?The detail that sparked the transfer rumors was the claim that agent George Gardi had visited Istanbul and conveyed Donnarumma's terms to Galatasaray. It's rumored that the Yellow Canaries are preparing a substantial salary offer for the star goalkeeper, who has a contract at PSG until 2026.
However, there are significant obstacles to this transfer. First and foremost, PSG sees Donnarumma as an indispensable starting XI. Furthermore, the player's salary is astronomical in Turkey's context. Furthermore, major European clubs are still pursuing Donnarumma. Therefore, for now, the transfer is considered "difficult, but not impossible."
WHICH TEAMS DID DONNARUMMA PLAY FOR? HOW DID HER CAREER TAKE PLACE?Donnarumma joined the AC Milan youth academy in 2013. At just 16, he was promoted to the senior team in 2015 and took over the Milan goal. The Italian goalkeeper, who played 251 matches for Milan, became one of the youngest goalkeepers in Serie A.
Upon the expiration of his contract in the summer of 2021, he joined Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) on a free transfer. He has made 104 official appearances for PSG to date, winning several Ligue 1 titles with the club. Currently wearing the number 99 jersey, Donnarumma is PSG's number one choice in goal.
Donnarumma, who also shines in the national team, became the hero who won the cup for Italy with his penalty saves against England in the EURO 2020 final.
IS GALATASARAY'S GOAL TO ENTRUST THE GOAL TO A WORLD STAR?Galatasaray has launched a goalkeeper transfer campaign. While many names have been on the table, the mention of a world star like Donnarumma has excited the fans.
On the other hand, according to allegations, Galatasaray has also contacted Ederson, who plays for Manchester City.
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