In revealing statements, Italian goalkeeper Gianluigi Donnarumma discussed the details of his departure from Paris Saint-Germain and his official joining of English club Manchester City in a deal valued at 40 million euros until summer 2030, confirming that Pep Guardiola’s insistence played a decisive role in his transfer.

The Italian goalkeeper explained that he felt very excited to wear the Manchester City jersey, noting that he could not wait to experience the new challenge. He added: “Manchester City wanted me strongly, and Guardiola insisted on having me, which made me feel proud. I am very happy with this step.”

Donnarumma revealed that PSG coach Luis Enrique told him from the start of the training camp that he was not in his plans. However, he confirmed that he maintained full commitment to training and praised the support of his teammates, which made him realize the value of what he contributed to the French team, saying: “The most important thing is the love of everyone inside the club.”

Donnarumma touched on his relationship with coach Gennaro Gattuso, the head coach of the Italian national team, confirming that he knows his personality well since playing under his leadership at Milan. He explained that the Italian national team has a young and ambitious group capable of restoring the prestigious status of Italian football with a collective spirit and humility.

The Italian goalkeeper responded to the idea of possibly missing the World Cup for the third time, stating that his primary goal is to lead the Italian national team to qualify. He added: “Last year was one of the best years of my career, and the secret lies in continuous work and ambition.”

Donnarumma concluded his talk by affirming that the Italian league still retains its high competitiveness, rejecting opinions that talents have disappeared from Italian fields, stressing that a new generation of young players is capable of developing and delivering distinguished performances.