Gianluigi Donnarumma Eager To Pay Back Manchester City's Trust In Him Following PL Switch

Last Updated:September 12, 2025, 09:46 IST

Donnarumma helped PSG clinch the UCL in addition to the Ligue 1 title last year, but head coach Luis Enrique surprisingly indicated that Donnarumma was no longer the first choice.

Gianluigi Donnarumma. (X)

Manchester City’s new shot-stopper Gianluigi Donnarumma, is eager to prove himself in the Premier League his switch to the English side from Paris Saint-Germain.

The 26-year-old Donnarumma, who joined City on a £30 million transfer to the PL club on transfer deadline day, clinched the Champions League and his fourth French title last season, but PSG manager Luis Enrique surprisingly indicated that Donnarumma was no longer the first choice at the Parc des Princes.

This led to his move to City, with a potential debut for the Italian in Sunday’s Manchester derby at the Etihad Stadium.

“It’s a new chapter in my life and my career. Playing in the Premier League with Manchester City is a great emotion for me and I’m ready for this challenge," Donnarumma said.

“I’ve always dreamt about playing in the Premier League as it’s the best league in the world. For a player, I think achieving in the Premier League is the maximum for his career, therefore I’m really happy to be here.

“I’m willing to take to the pitch for this club, who has been trying so much to sign me and I hope I can pay that trust back."

After spending the international break with Italy, Donnarumma has arrived in Manchester and is now working to familiarize himself with boss Pep Guardiola, his new teammates, and the club’s facilities.

“It’s a club that has always fascinated me," he said. “I’ve always followed City with pleasure. I see everything around me like the training centre and the stadium, they are fantastic.

“You can’t tell what the club values are until you really see it with your own eyes.

“The buildings and the staff here are fantastic so I’m proud to be here and happy about the choice I’ve made and I hope I will make history here and win as many trophies as possible, that is my goal.

“I am fully focused on my new challenge here now to make history and become a symbol for the city and for the club."

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