Donnarumma, the surprise announcement!

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By: Manu Tournoux

It is the unexpected movement of summer for Paris Saint-Germain. After his victory in the Champions League, the club of the capital changed a single holder in his eleven, and he is the goalkeeper.

Replaced by Lucas Chevalier, Gianluigi Donnarumma had however played a major role in the triumphant campaign of his team. But Luis Enrique, his coach, wanted a player with another technical profile in this position.

For “Gigio”, there would be enough to feel betrayed. But the Italian international does not want his former coach. “” I have always had an excellent relationship with him,
Assures Donnarumma, questioned on the subject at a press conference.
He was direct with me, from the first days of the internship. I do not know if I am disappointed, everyone makes their own decisions. The coach has the power to decide, but the support of all, especially of my teammates, highlighted what I brought to PSG, and I think it is the most important. »»

Donnarumma not unhappy

For the former AC Milan player, this transfer is undoubtedly easier to accept given the exit door which was his. It was Pep Guardiola, Manchester City manager, who called on his services.

“I was looking forward to going to City because they really wanted me, Savor the player. Be coveted by a prestigious club like City makes me proud and being coveted by one of the best coaches in the world (Pep Guardiola) is an indescribable feeling. »»