Gianluigi Donnarumma has opened up about how quickly he has adapted to life at Manchester City, admitting that the club made him feel wanted and respected from the very first day.
Softfootball understands that Donnarumma joined Manchester City from Paris Saint-Germain this summer after a reported fallout with the French club over wage disagreements. The Italian captain’s move to the Premier League surprised few, but he has already proven to be an inspired signing for Pep Guardiola’s side.
According to top journalist Fabrizio Romano via his official X handle, Donnarumma told Gazzetta dello Sport about his life at his new club, Romano posted;
I feel at home at Man City, even though it’s not been long since I moved there. They wanted me a lot, they made me feel important, and now, they already consider me one of their own.
The 26-year-old has been fantastic since his arrival, keeping two clean sheets in his first four Premier League games, a stat that highlights his immediate impact between the posts. His performance in City’s recent derby win over Manchester United was particularly exceptional, earning him praise from teammates, including Erling Haaland, who applauded his leadership and composure.
Manchester City view Donnarumma as a key part of their long-term project, with his confidence and maturity already making a difference in the dressing room. For the Italian shot-stopper, the move appears to have been the right one his career and solidified his place among Europe’s elite goalkeepers.
