Gianluigi Donnarumma close to agreeing on a deal to join Manchester United.
As indicated by Todo Fichajes through AS, Manchester United are close to agreeing on a deal to sign Gianluigi Donnarumma in the late spring.
The AC Milan overseer is a standout amongst other youthful goalkeepers on the planet. He has been a standout performer for the Rossoneri since the age of 16 and has just amassed 233 appearances, keeping 82 clean sheets. (h/t Transfermarkt)
Right now in the last couple of months of his agreement, Donnarumma might actually leave Milan on a free exchange in the mid-year. The Italians have offered the player a five-year bargain however his representative Mino Raiola is hoping to trim it down to only two.
With the two players yet to agree, there is a chance for different clubs to take action. As per the report, United look set to make Donnarumma the best-paid goalkeeper in world football. Curiously, current Manchester United No.1 David de Gea holds the record for being the most generously compensated part in his position. The 30-year-old nets an astounding $23million every year.
Genuinely, Donnarumma holds an exceptionally slight edge over De Gea with regards to keeping clean sheets. The youth midpoints 0.352 clean sheets rather than De Gea’s 0.351. The Italian is additionally a significantly more nimble player and offers more noteworthy arrive at inferable from his stature.
Donnarumma’s standing in the game is a conspicuous difference from his age. He was constrained into the Milan crew at a youthful age and has never given up that spot since.
This news would spell trouble for other Manchester United goalkeepers as a spot for the first team seems seriously troubled at this moment. It will be interesting to see that how this news unfolds in the coming weeks. Manchester United goalkeepers need to be on guard at this moment.