I wanted to stay at PSG but am now focused on Man City, says Donnarumma

Gianluigi Donnarumma said he had wanted to remain at European champions Paris St Germain before his transfer to Manchester City during the close season but the Italy goalkeeper has now turned the page.

The 26-year-old, who joined PSG from AC Milan in 2021, was part of the side that claimed the French club's first Champions League title last season and was asked at the Ballon d'Or awards ceremony on Monday if he had wanted to stay in Paris.

"Yes, when you go through so many positive things, when you spend a lot of time with great friends, it is difficult," Donnarumma told reporters after being awarded the Yashin trophy for best goalkeeper of the season.


Donnarumma, who also won Ligue 1 and the French Cup last season, added that he was now settled at City where he has signed a five-year contract, with British media reporting that they paid 30 million pounds ($40.54 million) for the keeper.

"But the truth is that I have found an extraordinary club (Manchester City), with extraordinary players, and they welcome me like a big family and that is important for me," he said.

"Change is difficult but I found (at City) really extraordinary supporters, extraordinary players, the staff, the coach, the sporting director, the president."

Donnarumma is now fully focused on the task at hand with his new club, hoping more trophies will come.

"I'm focused on my new adventure," he said.

"I am pleased with my performances over the last year and the trophies I have won, but I know I can still improve and that's a major reason why I chose to move to Manchester City.

"I am now fully focused on working with (City manager) Pep Guardiola and his staff to develop my game even further and help my new team to even more success."