Italy captain Donnarumma sends message to Guardiola after Man City exit: I’m lucky’ | OneFootball

Italy captain Gianluigi Donnarumma sent a social media message to Pep Guardiola after the Spaniard confirmed his Manchester City exit: ‘One of the greatest of all time, I’m lucky to have played under you.’

Italy international Gianluigi Donnarumma sent a heartfelt message to his coach Pep Guardiola, who has announced his departure from Manchester City at the end of the season.

Donnarumma’s message for Guardiola

“One of the greatest managers of all time, I’m lucky to have played under you. Pep, thank you for everything,” Donnarumma wrote on Instagram, posting a picture of him hugging the Spanish tactician.

Donnarumma joined Manchester City from PSG last summer and has kept 18 clean sheets in 43 appearances across all competitions this term, winning the Carabao Cup and the FA Cup.

Guardiola will be replaced by Enzo Maresca, a former Parma boss and Juventus midfielder.

Guardiola has been linked with the Italy job, yet the primary candidates remain Antonio Conte, Massimiliano Allegri, Claudio Ranieri and Roberto Mancini.

Donnarumma is under contract with Manchester City until June 2030, but the agreement includes an option to extend for a further campaign.

MADRID, SPAIN – MARCH 11: Gianluigi Donnarumma of Manchester City celebrates after saving a penalty by Vinicius Junior of Real Madrid (not pictured) during the UEFA Champions League 2025/26 Round of 16 First Leg match between Real Madrid CF and Manchester City FC at Estadio Santiago Bernabeu on March 11, 2026 in Madrid, Spain. (Photo by Florencia Tan Jun/Getty Images)

Donnarumma made his senior Italy debut in 2016, aged 17, and has made 81 appearances with La Nazionale, winning the Euros in 2021.