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Mess with Donnarumma's future

Hugo Fernández - 15 Nov 2026 | 20:40
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The former executive director of Everton comments on the situation of the Manchester City goalkeeper

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Keith Wyness talks about Donnarumma

The Manchester City may face difficulties finding a buyer for Gianluigi Donnarumma if they decide to part ways with the goalkeeper. The former executive director of Everton, Keith Wyness, believes that the most viable way to facilitate his departure would be through a structured loan, with the English club covering a significant portion of his salary. This is a suggestion made by the expert, not an operation that the Manchester club has officially initiated.

In statements to Football Insider published on November 15, 2026, Wyness explained that the high wages of the Italian could become an obstacle to finalizing a permanent transfer. Therefore, he understands that City would have to accept a financial solution that would ease the goalkeeper's move to another team.

“It would have to be a structured loan where City pays a large part of his salary,” said the former Everton executive. Wyness added that when a goalkeeper loses confidence and goes through a bad streak, he needs time to regain his best form. He also described the situation as a very costly problem for the club.

Donnarumma's salary complicates his exit from Manchester City

The sporting context explains why speculation has arisen about the future of the Italian international. Donnarumma, who is 27 years old, is not delivering the expected performance at the start of this season. According to FBref data, he has a 65.8% save rate in the Premier League 2026-27, a record that reflects his recent struggles.

 

 

Moreover, his contract represents a considerable financial commitment. Capology estimates his gross salary at around £275,000 per week, with a link to Manchester City until June 2030. These figures are unofficial, but they help understand why a definitive operation could prove complicated for potential buyers.

Wyness believes there would still be European clubs willing to bet on the Italian due to his track record and the possibility that he could regain his best form. A loan would allow an interested team to acquire a top-level goalkeeper without immediately bearing the full cost of his wages.

Saudi Arabia loses appeal as a destination for Donnarumma

Another alternative that the former executive considers less straightforward is Saudi Arabia. Wyness explained that the new budget limitation of the Pro League, which restricts clubs’ spending on their first teams to 75% of their income, may reduce the capacity of Saudi teams to take on high-cost operations.

Just days earlier, Wyness had indicated that Saudi Arabia could be a destination for Donnarumma, although the new restrictions complicated that pathway. Now, his analysis suggests that Manchester City would need to consider other options if they wanted to find him a way out.

 

 

Additionally, there’s a sporting factor that invites caution. Donnarumma was a starter in 34 Premier League matches last season, and City does not have an obvious substitute within the squad who would guarantee to take his place with the same responsibilities. Therefore, a potential departure would also require evaluating alternatives in goal.

For now, there are no indications that Manchester City has decided to sell the goalkeeper or is negotiating a loan. Wyness's proposal is an assessment of the difficulties that the club could encounter if it chose to part ways with him. The future of Donnarumma will depend both on his performance in the coming months and on the decisions made by the English entity.

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