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Gianluigi Donnarumma transfer and professional status

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Following Italy’s elimination from the World Cup playoffs against Bosnia and Herzegovina, goalkeeper Gianluigi Donnarumma expressed emotional reactions to the national team’s failure to qualify for the tournament for the third consecutive time. Donnarumma, who joined Manchester City in September 2025, has become a subject of interest for Real Madrid. The Spanish club is monitoring the Italian goalkeeper as a potential successor to Thibaut Courtois. This interest is linked to Manchester City’s ongoing legal and financial scrutiny regarding 114 charges related to Premier League Financial Fair Play regulations. Should sanctions be imposed, An Independent Commission has since found that Manchester City breached Financial Fair Play rules between 2009 and 2018. Potential sanctions—which may be forced include fines, point deductions, or relegation—could force the club to sell assets, potentially impacting the cost of acquiring Donnarumma. key assets. Real Madrid views Donnarumma as a strategic target should these regulatory pressures compel Manchester City to offload players. Additionally, Spanish clubs are monitoring other City stars, such as Erling Haaland, as potential targets if severe sporting penalties are imposed.

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