Gianluigi Donnarumma’s move to Manchester City was confirmed on Tuesday.
Erling Haaland has praised Donnarumma, who has etched his reputation as one of the best goalkeepers on the planet.
The Italian international has big shoes to fill at Manchester City, considering he is now-Fenerbahce goalkeeper Ederson’s replacement.
James Trafford could be affected by Donnarumma’s arrival but at the end of the day, City are perhaps looking to drive their standards as high as possible to become an elite side again.
Gianluigi Donnarumma says Pep Guardiola was keen on his move to Man City
Furthermore, if Gianluigi Donnarumma lives up to the billing at the Etihad Stadium, City would have no reason to regret signing him.
Pep Guardiola favours ball-playing goalkeepers and as a result, it will be interesting to see how a traditional shotstopper like the 26-year-old fits into his system.
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However, surprisingly, Donnarumma said via Gianluca Di Marzio’s official website that it was Guardiola who was keen on him becoming a Manchester City player: “The truth is that in the last few days, I’ve felt the effects of my situation [at Paris Saint-Germain, but I’ve continued to train well. Honestly, I couldn’t wait to go to Man City, because they really wanted me, because Guardiola really wanted me.”
Gianluigi Donnarumma reacts during Paris Saint-Germain v Real Madrid
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Guardiola lauded Donnarumma when he was 18 and he has finally got his hands on the treble-winner, who added: “I can only be proud to have arrived at a club like City. I’m very happy.”
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City fans would be relieved to discover that the Catalan wished to sign him.
Despite Donnarumma’s suitability to Manchester City’s system being questioned, if Pep Guardiola believes he fits his footballing ethos, then it seems likely that he has a plan in place to fit him in.
BBC Sport have also revealed that sources close to the Etihad Stadium feel the former AC Milan number one will instil a winning mentality to their squad.
With Manchester City losing winners like Kevin De Bruyne, Kyle Walker and Jack Grealish to name a few this summer, Donnarumma’s pedigree is another factor that led to him becoming a priority signing for them.