Luis Enrique and PSG exit: Donnarumma pulls no punches

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·3 de septiembre de 2025

Luis Enrique and PSG exit: Donnarumma pulls no punches

Gianluigi Donnarumma, the 26-year-old Italian goalkeeper who was asked to leave Paris Saint-Germain this summer and signed with Manchester City on the last day of the transfer window, held a press conference this Wednesday during his national team’s gathering. It was an opportunity for him to share his feelings about Paris coach Luis Enrique and his unusual summer.

Donnarumma: “I appreciated his honesty with me.”

“The truth is, in these last few days, I felt the effects of my situation, but I kept training well. Honestly, I was eager to go to Manchester City because they really wanted me, because Guardiola really wanted me. I can only be proud to have joined a club like City. I am very happy. Luis Enrique? I have always had an excellent relationship with him. I appreciated his honesty with me.”

Donnarumma: “I will never forget them.”

Disappointed? I don’t know, every coach has the right to make their own decisions. The support of my teammates made me realize what I brought to PSG, and that’s the most important thing. Beyond football, that’s what remains. Knowing the affection from everyone, from the whole PSG environment, from my teammates, makes me proud. When did Luis Enrique tell me it was over? He told me when I returned to the Campus, at the beginning of July. I trained, I did everything well, and I’m doing well, both physically and mentally. About the Paris experience Four years in Paris, I had some very good times. I will never forget them.”

The journalists, and perhaps some supporters, were probably hoping for something a bit closer to a controversy. But Donnarumma skillfully avoids the whirlwind and only highlights the positives. It’s a fine response from him, with an admirable mindset. We also notice that Luis Enrique was certainly quite clear with his goalkeeper, which helped make the situation easier to handle. We are still far from the image that some media tried to create for Spain.

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As for the Italian goalkeeper, he keeps the great memories and a very strong bond with his now former teammates. His departure should not spoil his adventure. Donnarumma will retain a great image in Paris, a “legend” status who won the Champions League. He now has great things to accomplish at Manchester City, an exciting adventure for the next stage of his career.

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