Donnarumma at City: Ready to debut in the "best league" | OneFootball

Italian goalkeeper Gianluigi Donnarumma, who recently arrived at Manchester City from Paris Saint-Germain, said on Thursday that he is ready to prove his worth in the "best league in the world".

The 26-year-old goalkeeper, who won the Champions League and the fourth French title with PSG at the end of May, arrived at City at the end of the transfer window in a deal estimated at around $41 million (R$ 220.8 million).

The decision for his departure came after PSG coach Luis Enrique informed that he no longer counted on him and designated the starting spot to Lucas Chevalier, recently signed from Lille.

The captain of the Italian national team, champion of the 2021 Euro Cup, is preparing for his big debut on Sunday, in the Manchester derby against United, at Etihad Stadium.

"It's a new chapter in my life and career. Playing in the Premier League for Manchester City is a great thrill and I'm ready to face this challenge," Donnarumma told the club's media.

"I've always dreamed of playing in the Premier League because it's the best league in the world. For a player, I think succeeding in the Premier League is the pinnacle of a career, so I'm very happy to be here," he continued.

His arrival was facilitated by the departure of Brazilian Ederson, the starter in recent years, who was transferred to Turkish Fenerbahçe shortly before the transfer window closed.

"I'm ready to play for this club, which did everything to sign me, and I hope to be able to repay this trust," he added.

Having landed in Manchester this week after playing for Italy in the European Qualifiers for the 2026 World Cup, Donnarumma has hardly had time to adapt.

"It's a club that has always fascinated me. I've always followed City with enthusiasm. I see everything around me, like the training center and the stadium, and I think it's fantastic. I'm totally focused on my new challenge here. I want to leave my mark on the club's history and become a symbol for the city and the club," he concluded.

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