PSG Club Chief Has Strong Words for Man City Star’s Summer Departure | OneFootball

After departing PSG late in the transfer window, Gianluigi Donnarumma made his first start for Manchester City in the derby against Manchester United and immediately stood out.

The Italian goalkeeper joined Manchester City for a reported €35 million (£30.3 million), with the club taking the opportunity to bring in a UEFA Champions League winner in his prime to eventually succeed Ederson.

In Sunday’s Manchester Derby, Donnarumma produced two crucial saves to deny Manchester United, and although he wasn’t tested extensively, his performance drew positive attention from the English media.

PSG Chief Talks Gianluigi Donnarumma Exit

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On Monday, PSG club executive Luis Campos spoke to RMC Sport and shared his reason why the Parsians decided to let Donnarumma leave rather than trying to find common ground on a contract extension after winning the UEFA Champions League.

“The club’s policy is to build a team more important than any individual; that is our goal at PSG. Gianluigi Donnarumma asks for a salary at the level of the old PSG, not the current PSG. Our policy is closely tied to sporting performances; you earn more when you deserve it.

“Gigio was the first player we approached about an extension but we quickly understood that it will be difficult due to his demands, We took time to discuss Gigio’s situation, it’s a set of circumstances that led to his departure.”

Meanwhile, after the 3-0 win over the Red Devils, manager Pep Guardiola spoke to the media and shared high thoughts on the former PSG standout’s performance in a major game for them.

“We know we bought a player with incredible experience in the national team with Italy; his performance beating England in that tournament was massive,” Guardiola said. “And last season with PSG, [and] for many years, but especially last season.

“The moment he was on the market, he was happy to come to the Premier League – to enjoy this new adventure in his life. We are really pleased that he wanted to come to us. And after the [Ederson] situation, it was possible. We are happy to have him!”