On July 13, Gianluigi Donnarumma played his last match under the colors of Paris Saint-Germain. It was during the Club World Cup final against Chelsea. Then, the Italian porter was invited to change his air, he who had not managed to get along with the capital's club concerning his contract extension. For although he understands the message, the European champions recruited Lucas Chevalier to make it their new number one goalkeeper. Death in the soul, Gigio had to resolve to go. Very quickly, the track leading to Manchester City was mentioned. But the Skyblues had to first leave Ederson. The latter joined Fenerbahçe, which opened the door to Donnarumma.
The Italian officially became a Manchester City player on September 1. He barely had time to sign his contract and give his first interview to the official site of the Mancunian club which he then chained with the Italian selection. On September 5, he therefore played his first game for almost two months. It was during victory 5 to 0 against Estonia. Last night, he was a holder against Israel. A meeting won 5 to 4 by the formation of Gennaro Gattuso. But the evening was not easy for Gigio, who therefore conceded 4 goals, including 2 goals gags. He was even guilty of a blunder since he diverted the ball in his own cages. Finally, the goal was canceled by the referee.
A blunder that could have cost big
In Italy, his performance was credited with an astonishing 6.5 by the CORRIERE DELLO SPORTwho spoke of his “Big error at first”. For its part, the Gazzetta dello Sport gave him the same note, specifying that he had everyone shiver on his error before being decisive when it was necessary. In England, we did not miss a crumb of his match. And we were not necessarily reassured. THE Daily Mail wrote: “Italy beats Israel 5-4 in a qualification match for the” crazy “World Cup: Gennaro Gattuso comes up against an opposing player, the new goalkeeper of Man City, evaluated at € 30 million, is in difficulty and seven goals are scored in the second half, the Newcastle star marking the winning goal.”
The English publication continues: “The match turned out to be difficult for the newcomer of Manchester City, Gianluigi Donnarumma. The goalkeeper made four stops, but conceded as much. At the start of the match, he even sent a corner to his own nets before the referee spared him his dumpling. He nevertheless came out winner and remains in the running to make his debut for City this weekend against his rivals of Manchester United. ” For his part, The Sun Above all, has retained his blunder and his average service: “Donnarumma sends the ball into his own net after a horrible blunder, but the referee saves him a few days before the Manchester derby. The Italian could be one of the two beginners between the posts during the Manchester derby on Sunday. ”
His match did not reassure in England
Tabloid adds: “The 1.95 m goalkeeper hopes to recover from his blunder on Monday, after having almost offered Israel a first shocking goal during a 5-4 victory. Barely five minutes after the start of this evening match, Manor Solomon, who recently joined Villarreal on loan from Tottenham, marked a corner. The situation seemed quite harmless, the ball likely likely to arrive in the hands of Donnarumma. But inexplicably, the former star of Paris Saint-Germain sent the ball into his own net. Donnarumma was however saved by the referee, who estimated that the Israeli defender Stav Lemkin had committed a fault on him, despite an apparently minimal contact. “
This did not escape Manchester City fans, one of which qualified Gigio as “New AndrĂ© Onana in the Premier League”. A second supporter is already afraid: “In these situations here in the Premier League, they will devour Donnarumma raw.” A third said: “Donarumma makes Donnarumma”. Finally, an English football enthusiast entrusted to Sun :: “Donnarumma in the Premier League will look at Manchester City with hatred 10 times funnier.” The former PSG goalkeeper, who was at the center of certain tensions with his opponents last night, will have a few days to work and find his marks before perhaps doing his debut against Manchester United this weekend. The perfect opportunity to put everyone in the field.
