Donnarumma sends one-word message to celebrate first title with Man City | OneFootball

Italy captain Gianluigi Donnarumma won his first title with Manchester City today, lifting the EFL Cup after a 2-0 win over Arsenal at Wembley Stadium.

Italy star Donnarumma has lifted another piece of silverware at Wembley Stadium after Euro 2020 with the Azzurri.

Today, his Manchester City side beat Arsenal 2-0 in the EFL Cup Final, giving Gigio his first trophy with the Premier League giants.

Gigio didn’t play as Pep Guardiola picked second-choice keeper James Trafford, who had featured in all previous games in the competition.

Donnarumma celebrated his first trophy with Manchester City on social media, showing himself holding the trophy and celebrating with his teammate.

The Italy captain added a simple one-word caption to his social media post: ‘Winners.’

MANCHESTER, ENGLAND – FEBRUARY 21: Gianluigi Donnarumma of Manchester City celebrates his team’s first goal, scored by Nico O’Reilly of Manchester City (not pictured) during the Premier League match between Manchester City and Newcastle United at Etihad Stadium on February 21, 2026 in Manchester, England. (Photo by Carl Recine/Getty Images)

Donnarumma is now heading to Italy’s training centre Coverciano, where he’ll prepare for the Azzurri’s World Cup play-off.

Donnarumma has made 79 appearances with the Italy national team.

MADRID, SPAIN – MARCH 11: Gianluigi Donnarumma of Manchester City celebrates after saving a penalty by Vinicius Junior of Real Madrid (not pictured) during the UEFA Champions League 2025/26 Round of 16 First Leg match between Real Madrid CF and Manchester City FC at Estadio Santiago Bernabeu on March 11, 2026 in Madrid, Spain. (Photo by Florencia Tan Jun/Getty Images)

On Thursday, March 26, Italy will host Northern Ireland in the World Cup play-off semifinal.

He has kept 14 clean sheets in 36 appearances with Manchester City this season.

Donnarumma celebrates first trophy with Manchester City