The story between Gianluigi Donnarumma and Paris Saint-Germain ended much faster than expected. The arrival of Lucas Chevalier, erected in the bet of the future by the Parisian management, upset the hierarchy of the guards. Luis Enrique, faithful to his convictions, quickly decided: the number one position was going to change hands. In this context, the discussions for an extension of the contract were interrupted, and the dialogue between the club and the Italian porter has gradually broken. Despite four years marked by flawless regularity and a successful adaptation in Paris, Donnarumma found himself faced with an unexpected exit door. Ironically, this departure comes when the Italian had just signed his most beautiful season in the Paris jersey. Pillar of a domineering PSG, hero several times on the European scene, the native of Castellammare di Stabia was one of the major craftsmen of the last epic in the Champions League, punctuated by decisive stops and high -level services.
Crowned with national titles and acclaimed by his teammates, Donnarumma seemed to have definitively conquered the Parc des Princes. It is however in this glorious context that his Parisian adventure stopped, opening the way to a transfer as surprising as prestigious: join Manchester City and offer a new challenge under the orders of Pep Guardiola. The transaction completed in a few hours on the last day of the transfer window with the medical examination spent in Florence before a late formalization yesterday. Paris Saint-Germain also wished to have a good continuation to its now former goalkeeper, all with a beautiful video as a tribute. Present at a press conference as captain of the Nazional, Gianluigi Donnarumma came out of silence for his first press point as a Cityzens goalkeeper.
No resentment against Luis Enrique
Asked about his future in his new club, Gianluigi Donnarumma has entrusted his serenity in the face of recent choices and the supported interest of Manchester City: “I asked the president to sign here. I am serene because as I have already said, when a club like Manchester City wishes you so much, it is that you have done a good job. Being coveted by one of the best coaches in the world is an indescribable feeling. I am not disappointed; Each trainer makes their own decisions. The manager was frank with me, and that made me happy. Feeling all the affection of my teammates and the entourage of PSG was very moving. No, I didn't know I would leave. They told me about the start of the internship. In the meantime, I trained with the goalkeeper coach and I was great. I was looking forward to coming here, starting a new adventure, and I'm super happy».
The Italian porter then returned to the last season, which he considers one of the most beautiful in his career, while posting his ambitions with the Squadra Azzurra: “I think it was the best year because we won a lot. I lived four wonderful years, but in terms of trophies, I think that this last year is one of the most beautiful in my career. I hope to have been very successful. The secret is daily work, the objectives set. The first, now, is the national selection: we have two important games and we have to fight, because we have to show from the start that we have a motivated team. And I'm sure we will prove it. The goal is always the same: to gain as much as possible. It's not easy, you have to work hard, but I want to win with City and bring Italy where it deserves to be. We must have the desire and the conviction that we can get there, because we are a solid team».
Finally, Donnarumma wanted to underline the respect he keeps for his former coaches, while expressing his pride of now working under the direction of Pep Guardiola. : “As I said, each coach makes their own choices. I don't know why and I don't want to know. I am proud to be trained by Guardiola. I can progress a lot under his direction, and we can accomplish a lot. I spent four great years in Paris, I felt at home. So I can only be happy with what I left behind me». A chapter closes to PSG, another is written to Manchester City. Gianluigi Donnarumma, serene in front of this turning point, savor his Parisian past while projecting himself with ambition under the leadership of Pep Guardiola.
