Munich, Germany – May 31: Paris Saint-Germain’s Genluigi Donnaruma kissed the UEFA Champions League trophy after his team’s victory, secured Paris Saint-Germain’s first ever UEFA Champions League title, scoring the 5th chapter final victory of the 55th St. Saint-Germain final victory of the UEFA Champions League final victory in the 55th St. Saint-Germain final victory in the UEFA Champions League – May 31, 2025 at the Munich Football Arena Milan in Munich, Germany. (Photo: Justin Setterfield/Getty Images)
Gianluigi donnarumma is “prideful” to join Manchester City and Pep Guardiola: “One of the great managers in the history of football.”
Manchester City confirmed the purchase of Captain Azuri on Tuesday.
Donnarumma’s contract with PSG was due to expire in June 2026, but the Ligue 1 giant had already signed Lucas Chevalier to replace him.
Donnaruma breaks the silence following Man City’s move
“Signing Manchester City is a very special and proud moment for me,” Donnaruma told Manchester City’s official website.
I’m excited to get started 💙https://t.co/ijlvj104pv
– Gianluigi donnarumma (@donnarumma) September 2, 2025
“I am part of a team full of world-class talent and teams led by Pep Guardiola, the best manager in football history, a club that every player in world football would like to participate in.
“I have admired watching Manchester City for many years, and being able to play for the club is a great honor and privilege.
“I can’t wait to meet my new teammates, staff and fans, and playing at Etihad Stadium is something very special for me.
“I’m very excited about what’s ahead and I can promise to give absolutely everything to help the club become even more successful.”
Donnaruma “excited to start” in Manchester City
The Azzurri captain has been added to social media, saying he “wanted to start” while Manchester City posted a video of the goalkeeper at Coverciano’s Italian training centre.
I’m excited to get started 💙https://t.co/ijlvj104pv
– Gianluigi donnarumma (@donnarumma) September 2, 2025
Donnaruma was diagnosed with medical tests in Florence on Monday, accompanied by his agent Enzo Raiola.
Football Italy understands Donnaruma will earn 15 million euros in the first year of his contract at Etihad Stadium. His salary will increase to 16 million euros over the next two years and 17 million euros over the past two years at the club.
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