‘I wouldn’t want him’ – Man United and Man City given major Gianluigi Donnarumma warning

Gianluigi Donnarumma is one of the best goalkeepers around, but he would struggle playing in the Premier League. That’s the view of European football expert Andy Brassell, with the Italian international of interest to Manchester City this summer. Donnarumma could leave PSG despite just winning the quadruple with PSGGetty talkSPORT understands City will consider a move for the Paris Saint-Germain star if their long-term no. 1 Ederson leaves for Galatasaray. Donnarumma released an emotional statement saying goodbye to PSG fans after missing their Super Cup win against Tottenham. His contract expires next summer and he could therefore leave Paris for free in 2026 without a move this summer. Manchester United and Chelsea have also been linked with him, but Brassell has warned them and City that he may not be a wise signing. “I think the stylistic side of it is really important,” he said on Trans Europe Express. “We know he’s as good as it gets on his line. “But the link with Manchester City is really interesting, because of course, it’s been brought up a lot this week about that fact that Donnarumma is not great with his feet. “We’ve seen that first-hand in the UK. If we go back to that game early in the Luis Enrique period where they were absolutely pummelled at St. James’ Park. “Newcastle getting after Donnarumma was a huge part of that by the way, as well as the atmosphere at St. James’ Park that night. “If I was Pep Guardiola, I wouldn’t want him. If I was Galatasaray, who play with a very, very high defensive line, I wouldn’t want him. “In fact, it’s very, very hard to say, admirable and excellent as he is, where does he fit?” Premier League clubs have been told that the Italian might not suit the divisionGetty Lucas Chevalier is set to become the new no. 1 at PSGGetty “I think he would suit United more than he suits City,” he later added. “But, I think you look at the build of Donnarumma and think, ‘He’s a guy who could handle himself in terms of aerials in the Premier League.’ But when does he come off his line and want the ball? “I mean, really, I think that’s a bit of a block to really, truly succeeding in the Premier League. Look, he’s still relatively young, he’s got enormous experience and sometimes, I think that that can make us think that he’s older than he is. “I don’t think we should say that he’s not intelligent enough to evolve and learn because I’m sure he is, maybe he can change the way he keeps goals. “But I dare say if he does arrive in the Premier League, before you even get to the bit whether he’s a success or not, I think like a lot of defenders who arrive in the Premier League, there will be a very, very tough opening bit. “Where, of course, because he’s such a big name and because he’ll be getting paid so much money, he will be under absolutely immense pressure.” Donnarumma could be available for just £35m as per Transfermarkt’s valuation Donnarumma’s stunning career so far A product of the ASD Club Napoli academy, Donnarumma joined the youth setup at AC Milan in 2013 as part of a reported €250,000 deal. Two years later, aged just 16 years and eight months, he became the second youngest goalkeeper debutant ever in the Italian top flight. Donnarumma made 251 appearances in goal for Milan and won the Supercoppa Italiana with them in 2016. PSG signed him in 2021 after his contract at the San Siro expired, and he joined in the same summer as Lionel Messi and Sergio Ramos. Four consecutive Ligue 1 titles would follow as the Parisians further strengthened their dominance across French football. Their most recent league triumph came last season alongside Coupe de France, Trophee des Champions and Champions League success. Donnarumma’s last appearance for PSG came in their 3-0 Club World Cup final defeat to Chelsea. At international level, the 26-year-old won Euro 2020 with Italy where he saved two penalties in the shootout win against England.

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‘I wouldn’t want him’ – Man United and Man City given major Gianluigi Donnarumma warning

Gianluigi Donnarumma is one of the best goalkeepers around, but he would struggle playing in the Premier League.

That’s the view of European football expert Andy Brassell, with the Italian international of interest to Manchester City this summer.

Donnarumma could leave PSG despite just winning the quadruple with PSG

talkSPORT understands City will consider a move for the Paris Saint-Germain star if their long-term no. 1 Ederson leaves for Galatasaray.

Donnarumma released an emotional statement saying goodbye to PSG fans after missing their Super Cup win against Tottenham.

His contract expires next summer and he could therefore leave Paris for free in 2026 without a move this summer.

Manchester United and Chelsea have also been linked with him, but Brassell has warned them and City that he may not be a wise signing.

“I think the stylistic side of it is really important,” he said on Trans Europe Express. “We know he’s as good as it gets on his line.

“But the link with Manchester City is really interesting, because of course, it’s been brought up a lot this week about that fact that Donnarumma is not great with his feet.

“We’ve seen that first-hand in the UK. If we go back to that game early in the Luis Enrique period where they were absolutely pummelled at St. James’ Park.

“Newcastle getting after Donnarumma was a huge part of that by the way, as well as the atmosphere at St. James’ Park that night.

“If I was Pep Guardiola, I wouldn’t want him. If I was Galatasaray, who play with a very, very high defensive line, I wouldn’t want him.

“In fact, it’s very, very hard to say, admirable and excellent as he is, where does he fit?”

Premier League clubs have been told that the Italian might not suit the division

Lucas Chevalier is set to become the new no. 1 at PSG

“I think he would suit United more than he suits City,” he later added.

“But, I think you look at the build of Donnarumma and think, ‘He’s a guy who could handle himself in terms of aerials in the Premier League.’ But when does he come off his line and want the ball?

“I mean, really, I think that’s a bit of a block to really, truly succeeding in the Premier League. Look, he’s still relatively young, he’s got enormous experience and sometimes, I think that that can make us think that he’s older than he is.

“I don’t think we should say that he’s not intelligent enough to evolve and learn because I’m sure he is, maybe he can change the way he keeps goals.

“But I dare say if he does arrive in the Premier League, before you even get to the bit whether he’s a success or not, I think like a lot of defenders who arrive in the Premier League, there will be a very, very tough opening bit.

“Where, of course, because he’s such a big name and because he’ll be getting paid so much money, he will be under absolutely immense pressure.”

Donnarumma could be available for just £35m as per Transfermarkt’s valuation

Donnarumma’s stunning career so far

A product of the ASD Club Napoli academy, Donnarumma joined the youth setup at AC Milan in 2013 as part of a reported €250,000 deal.

Two years later, aged just 16 years and eight months, he became the second youngest goalkeeper debutant ever in the Italian top flight.

Donnarumma made 251 appearances in goal for Milan and won the Supercoppa Italiana with them in 2016.

PSG signed him in 2021 after his contract at the San Siro expired, and he joined in the same summer as Lionel Messi and Sergio Ramos.

Four consecutive Ligue 1 titles would follow as the Parisians further strengthened their dominance across French football.

Their most recent league triumph came last season alongside Coupe de France, Trophee des Champions and Champions League success.

Donnarumma’s last appearance for PSG came in their 3-0 Club World Cup final defeat to Chelsea.

At international level, the 26-year-old won Euro 2020 with Italy where he saved two penalties in the shootout win against England.