Hart not worried about Donnarumma at Man City: ‘Guardiola is ruthless now’ | OneFootball

Former Torino goalkeeper Joe Hart insists that Italy captain Gigio Donnarumma ‘is more than capable with his feet’ while Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola is ‘ruthless’ and ‘wants someone who he knows is world-class.’

Donnarumma completed a permanent transfer to Manchester City on deadline day, undergoing medical tests in Florence while on international duty with the Italy national team.

Why Donnarumma left PSG

Gianluigi Donnarumma during a press conference at Coverciano on September 3, 2025.

PSG had signed Lucas Chevalier, pushing Donnarumma out of the team with just a year left in his contract in the French capital.

It is believed that PSG’s concern over Donnarumma’s ability with the ball and stalling talks over a new deal led to the French club’s decision to part ways with Gigio.

However, Hart, a former Torino and Manchester City goalkeeper, sees no issue with Donnarumma’s distribution ability.

Joe Hart of Torino FC gestures during the Serie A match between AC ChievoVerona and FC Torino at Stadio Marc’Antonio Bentegodi on April 23, 2017 in Verona, Italy. (Photo by Emilio Andreoli/Getty Images)

“I have watched him play under pressure and I have watched him play all the way through from 16 years old,” Hart told the BBC.

“There was a boy there who could hold his nerve for Milan and then he went to Paris St-Germain and helped them win trophies.

“I am a big James Trafford fan too, but why would you not sign someone like Donnarumma who can win you games?

Hart: Ruthless Guardiola wants ‘world-class’ goalkeeper

ORLANDO, FLORIDA – JUNE 26: Pep Guardiola, Head Coach of Manchester City, speaks with the team during a hydration break during the FIFA Club World Cup 2025 group G match between Juventus FC and Manchester City FC at Camping World Stadium on June 26, 2025 in Orlando, Florida. (Photo by Megan Briggs/Getty Images)

“He is absolutely humongous and makes top saves at the top level. Pep Guardiola is ruthless now, he wants someone who he knows is world-class.

“Trafford has potential, and I think they will nurse that, but he might not get what he wanted out of this season. I still think he can have a Manchester City career, for sure.

“I watched PSG last year and I didn’t think that they had to play long because Donnarumma was in goal. They played through the system without a problem and they hardly got caught out by anyone.”

Donnarumma has signed a five-year contract at Manchester City. Football Italia understands that the Azzurri captain will earn €15m in his first year at the Etihad Stadium.