Donnarumma’s hidden gesture united PSG ahead of the final

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·26 septembre 2025

Donnarumma’s hidden gesture united PSG ahead of the final

Gianluigi Donnarumma, the 26-year-old Italian international goalkeeper, opened up in L’Équipe about his departure from Paris Saint-Germain. Before the victorious Champions League final against Inter Milan, he wrote a personal letter to each of his teammates. An intimate and striking gesture that illustrates the strong bond he formed with the Parisian locker room.

Donnarumma: "I left a letter to each of my teammates to thank them for this fantastic journey"

"There was a moment that mattered on the way to the Allianz Arena. What did you do on the bus that took you to Munich to play this Champions League final against Inter Milan on May 31 (5-0)? I left a letter to each of my teammates to thank them for this fantastic journey. I wrote it in several languages so that everyone could understand it. It was something I felt, something I wanted to share and convey to all my teammates, for everything we had already accomplished. Only the last piece of the puzzle was missing to finish beautifully. I am also happy that it was taken to heart, and I hope I contributed something to each one."

Donnarumma: "I tried, through these words, to convey all my being, all the love I feel for them"

Can you say what the last sentence was? Precisely, no. (He hesitates.) The last sentence... Maybe "I love you"? (In French.) Maybe, yes. (He hesitates again.) I can't talk about it because these are personal things that concern the team. But it was a sincere letter, a letter written with love for all my teammates. I tried, through these words, to convey all my being, all the love I feel for them, for all the work we have accomplished together, for all the years we have suffered together. There were difficult moments, but we managed to stay united to get back up and succeed together. We have therefore reached where we wanted and lifted the European Cup because we formed this collective and always accomplished the work together. It was truly special."

This gesture says a lot about the man behind the player. In football often consumed by numbers and contracts, Gianluigi Donnarumma chose to write. Not a group message on WhatsApp, but an individual letter, translated into several languages so that everyone could understand. This attention marked his teammates and symbolizes his human connection to the Parisian collective. The Italian has often been criticized for his style or mistakes, but his authenticity and attachment to the group are undeniable.

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This intimate correspondence, perhaps concluded with a simple "I love you," illustrates the sincerity of a player who wanted to leave a lasting mark in the PSG locker room. Often criticized, he chose to leave as a hero, giving in the process a Champions League, the first, to this PSG. It marks a career; he will clearly be missed in the locker room and the club because, deep down, Donnarumma has always been endearing, quickly speaking French and never hiding.

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