AC Milan receive cash boost from Manchester City following summer transfer

Manchester City will see their investment in Gianluigi Donnarumma spread beyond Paris Saint-Germain this summer, it has been revealed.

The Italian international completed his move to the Etihad Stadium on deadline day, ending his spell in Ligue 1 with PSG and becoming City’s new marquee goalkeeper, just weeks after they had signed off on a deal to bring James Trafford back to the club from Burnley.

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The deal brought an end to months of speculation surrounding Ederson’s future, as the Brazilian completed a permanent switch to Fenerbahce, with Pep Guardiola wasting no time in strengthening his goalkeeping options for the coming campaign.

Donnarumma’s arrival is seen as one of the most significant transfers of the window. At 26, he already carries world-class pedigree having won the European Championship with Italy in and accumulated years of experience at AC Milan and PSG.

For Manchester City, the signing was not only about finding a long-term No.1 but also about refreshing their squad in a position that has been a cornerstone of their domestic and European dominance.

Yet the ripple effects of City’s business are being felt far away from Manchester and Paris, with AC Milan – the club where Donnarumma made his name – in line for a financial boost via the transaction.

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According to the information of Calciomercato’s Daniele Longo, Milan will receive €1 million of the €30 million received by Paris Saint-Germain through the sale of Gianluigi Donnarumma to Manchester City courtesy of a solidarity contribution.

This mechanism ensures that clubs involved in a player’s development are rewarded when he makes significant career moves later on. Given that Donnarumma progressed through Milan’s youth system before making over 250 senior appearances for the club, their entitlement to a share of the transfer has been triggered.

For AC Milan, the sum may not be transformative. In modern football, every million counts, and Milan’s ability to reinvest even a small windfall could aid in addressing depth issues or balancing financial obligations under UEFA regulations.

From City’s perspective, their focus will remain firmly on integrating Donnarumma into the squad and settling the goalkeeping department. Questions still surround Stefan Ortega’s long-term role, and just how much James Trafford will be able to compete with the Italian or vice-versa, but his arrival marks a definitive step in shaping Guardiola’s plans.

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