Donnarumma picks 2025-26 Serie A title winner: ‘A lot of fun to be had’ | OneFootball

Italy national team captain Gianluigi Donnarumma believes that his former club Milan are the favourites to win the 2025-26 Serie A title, but admits that there are four or five teams in with a chance of claiming the Scudetto this season: ‘There’s a lot of fun to be had’.

The Manchester City stopper, speaking in an interview with La Gazzetta dello Sport, was asked for his verdict on the current state of affairs in Serie A.

The 26-year-old believes that there is more intensity about the Premier League compared to Serie A, but he does not think that that makes the Italian league any less than the English in terms of quality.

MANCHESTER, ENGLAND – SEPTEMBER 18: Gianluigi Donnarumma of Manchester City celebrates his team’s second goal scored by teammate Jeremy Doku (not pictured) during the UEFA Champions League 2025/26 League Phase MD1 match between Manchester City and SSC Napoli at City of Manchester Stadium on September 18, 2025 in Manchester, England. (Photo by Ryan Pierse/Getty Images)

“I’ve been lucky enough to watch from two very different places: In Ligue 1 and the Premier League. Looking at it from afar, I can say that ‘our’ football is not lesser than the others’.

“In England, they run from the first to the very last moment of the game. It’s not like that for us, but that doesn’t mean it’s better or worse, that’s just how it is,” Donnarumma explained.

Donnarumma: ‘Milan have big ambitions, five teams can win Serie A’

Turning his attention to the current Serie A campaign, Donnarumma says that he has been impressed with what he’s seen from his former club, Milan, following the appointment of Massimiliano Allegri over the summer.

MANCHESTER, ENGLAND – SEPTEMBER 14: Gianluigi Donnarumma of Manchester City warms up prior to the Premier League match between Manchester City and Manchester United at Etihad Stadium on September 14, 2025 in Manchester, England. (Photo by Michael Regan/Getty Images)

He feels that the Rossoneri are the most likely of the ‘four or five’ teams that are in with a chance of winning the 2025-26 Scudetto,

“There are four or five teams that will have a say. And as I’ve said before, this is what brings a new dimension to Serie A.

“I like Milan. I’m curious about everything behind their turnaround. I think it’s about Allegri, but not just him.

“Milan have big ambitions. I’ve spoken with people who know the club very well, they believe in it and they will do well to win it.”

And, who else does Donnarumma think will be in the mix for the 2025-26 Serie A title?

“Inter, they have strength and a proven group that feeds off knowledge. Conte staying at Napoli with their energy and skill. Gasperini’s new Roma and his margins for improvement, and Juventus have to be taken into consideration. There’s a lot of fun to be had.”