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Donnarumma Signed for Shot-Stopping, Now Just Fine
Manchester City signed Gianluigi Donnarumma as world's best shot-stopper but he's merely fine at the club.
In brief
Manchester City signed Gianluigi Donnarumma as world's best shot-stopper but he's merely fine at the club. Manchester City's Gianluigi Donnarumma, signed to be the world's best shot-stopper, is now merely fine at the club. Originally reported by CBS Sports.
Manchester City's Goalkeeper Shift
Manchester City jettisoned their decade-long goalkeeper policy last summer after Rodri's anterior cruciate ligament injury in September 2024.
Shot Allowance Spike
City allowed 9.34 shots per game in 2024-25, up from 7.5 in previous four seasons, with 11 shots allowed per Champions League match.
Donnarumma's Expected Role
Donnarumma was signed to be the world's best shot-stopper, but City's new manager Enzo Maresca considers Elliot Anderson sufficient in midfield.
Donnarumma's Performance
Donnarumma conceded six fewer goals than post-shot xG value across 56 Premier League and Champions League games this season.
Key Errors
Donnarumma let Nicolas Jackson's shot through his gloves and got done by Desire Doue and Vitinha in PSG's win at the Etihad.
Recent Goal
Leipzig scored a 13th goal in nine meetings with City, with Donnarumma's error allowing a 0.2 xG shot to go in.
Conclusion
Donnarumma is merely fine at Manchester City, not the world's best shot-stopper as originally expected.
The main idea
Manchester City's Gianluigi Donnarumma, signed to be the world's best shot-stopper, is now merely fine at the club.
