Gianluigi Donnarumma is determined to improve as he takes out the Yashin Trophy | OneFootball

Gianluigi Donnarumma has been named the 2025 Yashin Trophy winner after a superb 24/25 season with PSG. The Italian goalkeeper was pivotal in Luis Enrique’s side securing their treble last season. Donnarumma’s heroics in goal were pivotal to PSG claiming their first-ever UEFA Champions League title. Speaking at the Ballon d’Or ceremony last night, Donnarumma said he is determined to improve as a player at Manchester City. That is an exciting proposition given that Donnarumma is already one of the best goalkeepers in world football.

Gianluigi Donnarumma spoke of his determination to further improve as a goalkeeper at Manchester City.

Manchester City’s new goalkeeper has won the prestigious Yashin Trophy twice in his career. His win last night capped off a stellar 24/25 season for Donnarumma. Although he left PSG after being deemed surplus to requirements, the Italian international played a key role in a historic season for PSG. Gianluigi Donnarumma arrived at Manchester City on deadline day, and has already made a mark at the club. He has brought a strong presence in goal to Pep Guardiola’s side. His influence is clear to see as Manchester City looks to be a more stable team with Donnarumma in goal.

Speaking at last night’s Ballon d’Or ceremony, Gianluigi Donnarumma said he was determined to improve as a player at Manchester City. The Italian international added that he was eager to help his new team achieve more success. After receiving that Yashin Trophy, Donnarumma said: “It’s a great honour to win the Yashin Trophy for a second time in my career. It’s a team game, but this is a personal award that all goalkeepers want to get their hands on, so I’m delighted to have been selected by the panel.”

“There are a lot of brilliant goalkeepers around the world, so this is incredibly special to me.”

“I am pleased with my performances over the last year and the trophies I have won, but I know I can still improve, and that’s a major reason why I chose to move to Manchester City.”

“I am now fully focused on working with Pep Guardiola and his staff to develop my game even further and helping my new team to even more success.”

If Donnarumma can improve, he could become Manchester City’s number-one goalkeeper for years to come.

It does seem like Gianluigi Donnarumma has been around forever. He burst onto the scene as a 16-year-old with AC Milan. From there, he has only improved as a goalkeeper. That rise as a keeper has seen Donnarumma become one of the world’s best goalkeepers. The fact that Manchester City could sign him in the summer was a massive win for the club. With Ederson leaving, Manchester City needed a ready-made replacement for the club legend that is Ederson. They certainly got that in Gianluigi Donnarumma.

Gianluigi Donnarumma’s comments about aiming to improve further as a goalkeeper show his drive and determination. That drive has seen the Italian international reach the top as a keeper. If Donnarumma can improve, he could become Manchester City’s number-one goalkeeper for years to come. At 26 years of age, Donnarumma is entering the prime years of his career. His determination to improve shows that he isn’t content with what he has already achieved.

Gianluigi Donnarumma is a worthy winner of the 2025 Yashin Trophy. But he is determined to further improve. That is Manchester City’s gain as they have a top goalkeeper in goal who is determined to take his game to another level.