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  • I spoke to Pochettino before signing – Donnarumma

    I spoke to Pochettino before signing – Donnarumma

    Gigio Donnarumma is delighted to have completed his move to PSG.

    The former AC Milan goalkeeper spoke to the local media last night after completing his Bosman switch.

    Donnarumma admits the Champions League is an early goal he wishes to achieve with his new club: “The Champions League is a very important competition and one that is important to me to play. I’ve tried to play in it for years. I did not succeed, and I am impatient to discover it with Paris.”

    On coach Mauricio Pochettino, the Euro 2020 winner added: “I was able to talk to the coach before coming here, we talked a bit, he was happy that I came. He’s a great coach and a great man, so I’m also very happy to be here with him.

    “We want to do great things together. The best training is also that. I’m going to train with the best in the world, so I’m definitely going to improve. I am ready to train and play in contact with these great champions.”

  • I didn’t realise Saka penalty was decider – Italy goalkeeper

    I didn’t realise Saka penalty was decider – Italy goalkeeper

    Italy goalkeeper Gigio Donnarumma admits he didn’t know saving Bukayo Saka’s penalty would win the Euro 2020 title.

    Arsenal youngster Saka had the chance to take the game to sudden death after Jorginho’s penalty was saved by Jordan Pickford, but Donnarumma stood in his way.

    Donnarumma, who has left AC Milan for PSG this summer, pounced to his left and the game, the tournament, and English hopes of a long-awaited trophy were over.

    But Donnarumma has admitted he was not aware the shootout had even finished.

    He told Sky Italia: “I didn’t celebrate because I didn’t realise we had won!”

    It was only when the 22-year-old saw his Azzurri teammates steaming towards him to revel in their victory that it occurred to him they were now European champions.

  • Impossible to describe what I am feeling – Italy goalkeeper

    Impossible to describe what I am feeling – Italy goalkeeper

    Italy goalkeeper Gianluigi Donnarumma was emotional after his penalty shootout heroics against Spain.

    Donnarumma saved Alvaro Morata’s penalty to send Spain into the final of Euro 2020.

    “There was everything at that moment, it wasn’t easy, but with the strength of this group, we managed to get there,” new PSG signing Donnarumma told Sky Italia.

    “It’s impossible to describe what I am feeling, I want to enjoy this win my teammates and we dedicate the win to Spinazzola, he had sent us a video before the game.”

    But how had he studied Spain’s penalty kick takers?

    “We look at everything with the goalkeeper coaches, and then there is a bit of instinct too, I looked at everything during the game and the moment before the penalty. Sirigu spoke to me before the shootout, but I can’t say what he told me, he is a top guy and a great person.”

    “It’s indescribable. I was relaxed, because I knew I could help the team,” he added in another interview with RAI Sport.

    “The team was fantastic, I thank everyone, the people in the stands, we gave our all and now we need one final step to make our dream come true.

    “Spain are very strong, but this Italy has a huge heart, we never give up and we saw that, because we suffered to the end and we snatched it, but Spain deserve a lot of credit for causing us so many problems.”

  • PSG a good move for Italy goalkeeper – Mancini

    PSG a good move for Italy goalkeeper – Mancini

    Italy coach Roberto Mancini says Paris Saint-Germain is a good move for Gigio Donnarumma.

    Donnarumma is leaving AC Milan for Paris.

    “I don’t know what will happen, as I haven’t talked to hm about it,” said Italy boss Mancini in his press conference today.

    “Donnarumma is a great goalkeeper. If he were to go to PSG, it would be a good choice, as this is a big club.”

    Italy are next in Euros action against Switzerland.

  • AC Milan goalkeeper informs teammates he’s leaving

    AC Milan goalkeeper informs teammates he’s leaving

    AC Milan teammates know Gigio Donnarumma will leave the club this summer.

    MilanNews reports Donnarumma informed the players of his decision after victory over Atalanta secured Champions League qualification.

    The Italy goalkeeper is off contract at the end of next month.

    Milan have already moved to replace Donnarumma with Lille keeper Mike Maignan in the city and undergoing the second stage of a medical this morning.

    Tuttosport says agent Mino Raiola rejected the Rossoneri’s offer of €8m a season and wanted €10m for Donnarumma.

    Raiola was also demanding €15m and €20m for Donnarumma to sign the deal with the Diavolo.