Gianluigi Donnarumma says he is eager to prove himself in the “best league in the world” after joining Manchester City from Paris Saint-Germain on deadline day.
The Italy international signed a five-year deal with City in a transfer worth around €30 million and spent Thursday settling in before linking up with his national team.
“[It’s] a new chapter in my life and my career,” Donnarumma said. “Playing in the Premier League with Manchester City is a great emotion for me and I’m ready for this challenge.
“I’ve always dreamt about playing in the Premier League as it’s the best league in the world. For a player, I think achieving in the Premier League is the maximum for his career, therefore I’m really happy to be here.
“I’m willing to take to the pitch for this club, who has been trying so much to sign me and I hope I can pay that trust back.”
The 26-year-old won the Champions League and four Ligue 1 titles with PSG but was told by Luis Enrique that he was no longer first choice.
He could make his debut as soon as Sunday in the Manchester derby at the Etihad.
“It’s a club that has always fascinated me,” Donnarumma added. “The buildings and the staff here are fantastic so I’m proud to be here and happy about the choice I’ve made and I hope I will make history here and win as many trophies as possible.”
City are aiming to bounce back after finishing third last season, ending their streak of four consecutive Premier League titles. With Pep Guardiola reshaping his squad, Donnarumma is expected to play a major role as Ederson’s replacement.
“I am fully focused on my new challenge here now to make history here and become a symbol for the city and for the club,” he said.
“But most of all to make the fans proud and win a lot of trophies together as it’s an historic club and deserves to be as high as possible.”
