Transferred in early September to Manchester City (before the international window), Gianluigi Donnarumma waited for the derby against Manchester United to make his big debut in the Citizens jersey. Little asked in the first period, the Italian goalkeeper distinguished himself in the second period, thus provoking the admiration of the supporters present at the Etihad Stadium.
At the end of the meeting, his coach Pep Guardiola was enthusiastic about him and explained the reasons for his recruitment. He did not hesitate to recall how important the Italian porter was for his former club, PSG, with whom he was one of the craftsmen of the first coronation of the club in the Champions League.
“” With Gianluigi Donnarumma, we recruited a player who has incredible experience. He has achieved fantastic performances with PSG in recent seasons, especially the last “He said.
Pep Guardiola happy to have Donnarumma
So who left for a year of contract with Paris Saint-Germain, Donnarumma was pushed towards the exit door by the Parisian club. Reason which prompted him to fly to new horizons. A departure that comes in a tense context with its former club but which allows the 26 -year -old goalkeeper to take up a new challenge in his career.
A choice that delights Pep Guardiola, happy to be able to count on one of the best European doors: ” It was the time in his career to enjoy a new adventure, for him at 26 years old. We knew he wanted to come to our place and that the conditions for a transfer were met. So, yes, we are happy to have it with us. »»
