Erling Haaland may have involuntarily confirmed the imminent arrival of Donnarumma in Manchester City.
Erling Haaland may have committed a blunder on social networks. Only a few hours after the publication of Gianluigi Donnarumma's poignant farewell message at PSG, the Norwegian Manchester City striker had a gesture that does not go unnoticed. A spontaneous reaction which could well confirm the persistent rumors linking the Italian goalkeeper to the Citizens. An involuntary teasing which says a long behind the scenes of the Mancunian transfer window.
Donnarumma in City: Haaland does teasing on Instagram
The City scorer liked the Instagram message from Donnarumma announcing his departure from Paris. A simple click that takes on a particular dimension when you know that the two players do not know each other personally and have never evolved together. This digital interaction therefore seems to go beyond the framework of simple politeness between colleagues and is more like an early reception of a future teammate.
This Haaland gesture intervenes in a context where Manchester City actively searches for a goalkeeper to replace Ederson, announced leaving towards Galatasaray. Pep Guardiola made Donnarumma its absolute priority and negotiations with PSG would already be well advanced. The price claimed by Paris, set at 50 million euros, does not excessively scare Mancunian leaders.
An express rebound for Italian
If this rumor was confirmed, Donnarumma would not have waited long before rebounding after its water of Parisian sausage. The former porter of Milan AC could quickly console himself for this brutal break with PSG by joining one of the most ambitious clubs in Europe. An attractive perspective for a caretaker in the age of age that still dreams of great trophies.
The fact remains that this express separation with Paris leaves a bitter taste. Leaving a club where we have evolved for four years in such circumstances still hurts, even for a seasoned professional. But modern football does not know sentimentality, and Donnarumma learns it at its expense. His discreet Haaland like could well be the first sign of an English renaissance which would quickly erase Parisian injuries.
