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Real Madrid is interested in signing Gianluigi Donnarumma to replace Thibaut Courtois in the short term. The next Real Madrid transfer window will focus on seizing various market opportunities to strengthen their squad.
As reported by TEAMtalk on September 29, 2026, the Madrid club's board is evaluating the situation of the Italian international in light of a potential forced sale by Manchester City, a club required to offload players if the 114 charges of Financial Fair Play sanctions are imposed.
Manchester City's contractual situation and Gianluigi Donnarumma's financial fit
The 27-year-old goalkeeper joined Manchester City in September 2025 with a contract running until June 2030. His current market value on Transfermarkt stands at €45.00 million, supported by 85 official appearances for the Italian national team.
Real Madrid's management believes that a reduced obligation to sell would lower the English team's financial demands. Additionally, the financial structure of Real Madrid allows for accommodating the player's salary, which was a financial demand rejected by Manchester United during talks in 2025.
European competition from Bayern Munich, Juventus, and Inter Milan
Real Madrid's interest adds to previous inquiries by Bayern Munich, Juventus, and Inter Milan regarding the player during past transfer periods. Nevertheless, the Madrid hierarchy stands as the goalkeeper's top choice should he depart the Premier League.
The viability of discussions relies on the final verdict from the disciplinary panel concerning the regulatory case of the British club. Real Madrid's technical department will await the official publication of the sanctioning ruling in the last quarter of 2026.
If a significant sanction is imposed on Manchester City, Real Madrid will pursue the signing of the Italian goalkeeper to become Courtois' short-term successor.
This news is an automatic translation. You can read the original news, Donnarumma, en el radar del Real Madrid
