Donnarumma to Manchester City, Scholes considers the best summer transfer

Gilabola.com – Paul Scholes assessed Gianluigi Donnarumma to Manchester City as the most valuable purchase of the summer transfer market this time.

The former Manchester United midfielder put aside the name Liverpool, who was actually listed as the most wasteful club after spending around Rp 9.8 trillion to bring top players like Alexander Isak, Florian Wirtz, to Hugo Ekithe.

According to reports, Scholes uploaded a photo of Donnarumma on social media after the goalkeeper officially joined Manchester City. He said that the price of Rp. 573 billion for a goalkeeper with a large reputation was an extraordinary value.

Although offending the recruitment of Salford City – Scholes’s club in League two – he still confirmed that Donnarumma was the best transfer.

The Italian national team goalkeeper joined City after his relationship with Paris Saint-Germain stretched. This transfer caused a sense of disappointment for Scholes, because he considered Donnarumma should be able to strengthen Manchester United who were experiencing problems in the position of goalkeeper.

Criticism for Manchester United and Guardiola

Scholes revealed that he hoped that Manchester United could be more serious in pursuing Donnarumma. At present, Erik Ten Hag’s team still depends on Andre Onana and Altay Bayindir, whose performance is often questioned at the beginning of the season.

Instead of bringing in Donnarumma, the club’s management chose to recruit young goalkeepers Senne Lammens from Royal Antwerp.

Despite praising the quality of Donnarumma, Scholes also considers Josep Guardiola’s move to recruit the goalkeeper as a strange decision. He considered Guardiola to prefer goalkeepers who had the ability to play the ball on the feet like a midfielder, something that was not an advantage of Donnarumma.

According to him, a similar reason made coach Luis Enrique willing to release Donnarumma from Paris Saint-Germain and then brought Lucas Chevalier.

Donnarumma Ready to Replace Ederson

The arrival of Donnarumma at the same time marked the end of the Ederson era at the Etihad Stadium. The Brazilian goalkeeper has officially moved to Fenerbahce after eight years defending Manchester City.

Donnarumma himself said that being able to play for City is a special moment as well as pride. He felt fortunate to join the squad containing world -class players led by Guardiola, one of the best coaches in the history of football.

The 26 -year -old also confirmed his commitment to give everything to help the club achieve more success. He considered that appearing at the Etihad Stadium would be a special experience, as well as a big challenge in his career.

With the arrival of Donnarumma, the position of James Trafford who has appeared in the first three Premier League matches is likely to be displaced. Donnarumma is scheduled to be able to make his debut in a big match, the Manchester Derby on September 14 at the Etihad Stadium.