Gianluigi Donnarumma has revealed that Manchester Metropolis have been the “solely possibility” he thought of this summer season, saying he already feels absolutely at dwelling on the Etihad Stadium.
The Italian goalkeeper sealed a £26m deadline-day switch after being informed by Paris Saint-Germain coach Luis Enrique that he was now not a part of the membership’s plans – regardless of lifting three trophies with PSG final season, together with the Champions League.
“I used to be very clear, my need was to return right here,” mentioned Donnarumma. “That was my solely possibility, the one factor I wished.
“My solely selection was to return right here… so I’m pleased to be right here at Metropolis and be a part of this implausible group.
“Earlier than the summer season I knew that Metropolis have been very eager about me, the connection strengthened after the Membership World Cup.
“I knew the coach was pushing for my arrival right here, everybody wished me right here, it gave me such pleasure to see such an illustration of affection. I didn’t hesitate to return right here with nice pleasure and enthusiasm.”
The 26-year-old made a direct affect on his Premier League debut, retaining a clear sheet in Metropolis’s 3-0 derby victory over Manchester United.
He was warmly embraced by Erling Haaland and others after producing a superb cease to disclaim Bryan Mbeumo.
Reflecting on his bond along with his new team-mates, Donnarumma added: “Except for a implausible participant, among the finest on the planet, if not the very best on the planet, [Haaland] is a implausible particular person as nicely and that’s what makes him even higher in a manner.
“I’ve bought an unbelievable relationship with him, he instantly welcomed me. It appears like I’ve been right here for a few years, the best way they welcomed me.
“The behaviour of a group must be that, it must be like a household and when a team-mate saves a objective, you must all rejoice as if it was a objective scored by a group.
“That’s essential for me, we have now to all be united. It was an enormous factor, the outcome in opposition to United to go greater and better.”
