One Manchester City player only wanted to sign for City and he’s already a leader for his team | OneFootball

Gianluigi Donnarumma has only made one appearance for Manchester City. He started in goal in City’s 3-nil win over Manchester United on Sunday. Donnarumma kept a clean sheet, and his presence on the pitch stood out at the Etihad. The Italian international already appears to be a leader for his new team.

Speaking ahead of Manchester City’s opening UEFA Champions League league phase fixture against Napoli, Donnarumma revealed he only wanted to sign for Manchester City when he was deemed surplus to requirements at PSG. That shows in his demeanour on the pitch. He is also eager to lead his new team in the dressing room. That speaks volumes about Donnarumma as a player and as a leader.

Gianluigi Donnarumma had his heart set on signing for Manchester City.

The Italian goalkeeper was asked if it was a strange summer for him to go from being a key player at PSG, to signing for Manchester City. Gianluigi Donnarumma was emphatic when he said he only wanted to sign for City. He wasn’t phased by the events of last summer. The Italian international only wanted to join Pep Guardiola’s side. He told the media: “Well, I was very clear. My desire was to come here. That was my first and only option, the only thing I wanted. So I won’t talk about the future, but as I’ve already said my only choice was to come here, the only one.”

“So I’m happy to be here, I’m happy to be here at City and be part of this fantastic team, this fantastic family and give so much to these colours, and to this badge. I hope to do it for many years to come.”

The fact that one of the world’s best goalkeepers only wanted to sign for Manchester City speaks volumes. A player like Gianluigi Donnarumma could have signed for any team with the quality he possesses as a player. The Italian international was determined to be a City player. He got his wish. It was clear on Sunday that he is determined to make an impact at the only club he wanted to sign for. From here, the sky is the limit for Donnarumma. He is at the club he wanted to join, which is a massive boost for Manchester City.

Gianluigi Donnarumma knows the challenge that awaits City against Napoli.

As Manchester City’s first match of this season’s Champions League comes against Italian opposition, Gianluigi Donnarumma was asked about the challenge of playing Napoli. He revealed that the Serie A champions are a strong side filled with quality players. Tellingly, Donnarumma said he will warn his teammates of the threat Napoli poses. Speaking on Napoli, he said: “I know Napoli well, the city, the coach, and some of my teammates from the national team are there.”

“It’s a great team we are playing against, and I will say this in the changing room.”

The fact that Donnarumma is willing to be so vocal in the dressing room speaks volumes about his character. The Italian international as a player has only been with his new teammates for a week. But he isn’t afraid to speak up as all leaders do. That is a great trait of Donnarumma’s and as he grows as a City player his leadership qualities will only grow the longer he is at the club.

Gianluigi Donnarumma had his heart set on signing for Manchester City when he left PSG. He got his wish and after one game it is apparent how vital he will be to Pep Guardiola’s side. His leadership qualities shine through on the pitch and through his words. Those traits will be invaluable to Manchester City and will be important against Napoli tomorrow.