The Italian goalkeeper left the European champions on the final day of the transfer window to join the Premier League giants after losing his starting place under Luis Enrique, who had already signed Lucas Chevalier from Lille.
Donnarumma has a special relationship with Haaland.
Since arriving at City from Paris on the final day of the transfer window, Donnarumma has formed a close friendship with the club’s star striker Haaland. In an interview with the Daily Mail, the Italian international spoke about his special relationship with the Norwegian striker: “We got along well straight away. We have always respected each other, even before we met. We often joke about competing in the selection. I would say that they are in a better situation than us currently, they are much more peaceful. But there are still two games to play. It will be difficult to face him, as it will be difficult to play against him. I know how strong he is and what chances he can create. It will be hard to face him, both as a player and as a friend.”
He also felt that Erling Haaland is a better player than his former PSG teammate Kylian Mbappé: “I think Erling has the most powerful shot. He is left-handed, so he is different from Kylian (Mbappé). They are both difficult to play. So it’s complicated. But I would prefer Erling to play on my team. »
How Haaland convinced Donnarumma to join City
On Haaland and his arrival at City, Donnarumma told Sky Sports: “ He’s a great guy, so calm, he loves his family and being with them. We got along well straight away. There is a natural synergy between us. Even when we played against each other, we stayed in touch and spoke often after matches.
“Then I had the opportunity to come here, he wrote to me. He really insisted that I come and I am very grateful to him. He’s a great friend, and fortunately I play with him because it’s so difficult to be against him! It’s an alien! »
