Former Italy goalkeeper Emiliano Viviano has questioned Manchester City officials’ decision to release former academy goalkeeper Pierce Charles in 2020. Manchester City overhauled their goalkeeping department this summer with the acquisitions of Marcus Bettinelli, James Trafford and James Trafford from Chelsea, Burnley and Paris Saint-Germain after a substandard 2024-25 season. Ederson was allowed to leave Manchester City and join Galatasaray for £12.1 million on the final day of the sumer transfer window, with City subsequently putting the final touches to their deal with PSG for Donnarumma. The marquee addition of Donnarumma on deadline day has brought a huge sigh of relief to Manchester City fans, who have been impressed by the Italy international’s early performances in tricky fixtures against Manchester United, Napoli and Arsenal. Speaking in an interview with Italy’s TV Play, former Italy goalkeeper Emiliano Viviano has reminded Manchester City officials that their decision to release former academy goalkeeper Pierce Charles when he was 16 could come back to haunt them in the future.