Donnarumma refuses to blame Serie A as Italy players join Premier League clubs | OneFootball

Gianluigi Donnarumma feels Serie A is ‘growing’ despite more and more young Italian players moving to the Premier League in recent years.

Donnarumma refused to blame Serie A when asked why so many young Italian players are moving abroad rather than staying in Italy’s top flight.

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This is particularly true for the Premier League, where Donnarumma, Giovanni Leoni and Diego Coppola arrived during the summer transfer window.

Donnarumma: ‘Serie A is growing’

MUNICH, GERMANY – MAY 30: Gianluigi Donnarumma of Paris Saint-Germain makes a save during a Paris Saint-Germain training session ahead of the UEFA Champions League Final 2025 between Paris Saint-Germain and FC Internazionale Milano at Munich Football Arena on May 30, 2025 in Munich, Germany. (Photo by Stu Forster/Getty Images)

“I follow Serie A a lot and it’s a strong league, which has grown a lot,” Donnarumma said.

“Every player makes his choice, but I think when people say there’s no talent, it’s nonsense. I hear a lot of rubbish, but I can assure you the talent is there, the young players are strong, and the national team can grow a lot. With time, confidence will also increase, we’ll all become more aware, and I’m certain that the whole of Italy will do great work and we’ll achieve great satisfaction.”

Click here to read every word from today’s Donnarumma press conference, attended by Football Italia in Coverciano.