Donnarumma is making headlines again for Real Madrid: this is the current state of negotiations

If there's a goalkeeper Real Madrid have liked for a long time, it's Donnarumma. They haven't stopped closely following his performances, especially during this last season. He's been a key piece in helping PSG win the first Champions League in its history (Champions).

However, his contract ends in 2026 and he seems determined not to renew it in order to seek a new challenge. That has led Luis Enrique to sideline him, leaving him out of the European Super Cup squad. This makes it clear that his future is more uncertain than ever at this moment.

Manchester City seemed best positioned to try to sign Donnarumma. However, from England, they warn that Real Madrid want to be Guardiola's competition. They have a plan to try to secure the signing of the Italian goalkeeper.

CaughtOffside broke the news and Defensa Central have been able to confirm it. The current idea at Real Madrid is to go after him in a year. In 2026, when he becomes a free agent, it would be a signing they'd try to finalize from Bernabéu.

Several problems Real Madrid will have to face to sign Donnarumma

It's true that Real Madrid would like to have Donnarumma as a long-term goalkeeper. They see him as a good replacement for Courtois, since the Belgian is a more veteran goalkeeper. However, they're aware that it's not going to be easy at all to secure his services.

First, because Donnarumma would have to wait 1 year, with PSG willing to send him to the stands. This may not be very appealing to him considering it's a World Cup year. City are also willing to offer him a great contract to convince him.

It will also depend on what happens with Lunin, since he renewed at the beginning of this season. The Ukrainian goalkeeper has also been mentioned this summer as a possible transfer. However, it hasn't happened and if he decides not to leave, now or in 2026, there won't be room for the Italian.