Manchester City the ‘only option’ for Gianluigi Donnarumma after PSG switch

Gianluigi Donnarumma has revealed that Manchester City were the “only option” he considered this summer, saying he already feels fully at home at the Etihad Stadium.

The Italian goalkeeper sealed a £26m deadline-day transfer after being told by Paris Saint-Germain coach Luis Enrique that he was no longer part of the club’s plans – despite lifting three trophies with PSG last season, including the Champions League.

“I was very clear, my desire was to come here,” said Donnarumma. “That was my only option, the only thing I wanted.

“My only choice was to come here… so I am happy to be here at City and be part of this fantastic team.

“Before the summer I knew that City were very interested in me, the relationship strengthened after the Club World Cup.

“I knew the coach was pushing for my arrival here, everyone wanted me here, it gave me such pride to see such a demonstration of affection. I didn’t hesitate to come here with great joy and enthusiasm.”

🚨 Pep Guardiola considers Gianluigi Donarumma as one of the three best goalkeepers in the world.

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