Gianluigi Donnarumma Feels He Still Has Something to Prove

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Posted by AI on 2025-09-12 05:59:43 | Last Updated by AI on 2026-02-20 14:47:25

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During his time with Paris Saint-Germain, Gianluigi Donnarumma won pretty much everything there was to win, including Ligue 1 and the UEFA Champions League. However, when Spain national team coach Luis Enrique recently named his squad for the upcoming FIFA World Cup, Donnarumma was absent. Enrique explained that he had opted for Robert Sanchez instead of Donnarumma, who was now "second-choice" in his eyes.

This revelation seems to have lit a fire under Donnarumma, who recently spoke about his desire to win back Enrique's trust, as he signed for Premier League champions Manchester City.

"I am here to prove that I am here to stay and to win back that confidence," said the Italian shot-stopper. "I am confident that I can, but I know that I have to work hard to do that. I am ready for that, and I am excited about what the future holds for me here at Manchester City."

Donnarumma will have to compete with Ederson for playing time, but he believes that the competition will only make both of them better.

"We have a great relationship, and we push each other to improve and to be better," he added. "I think it is going to be like that for the benefit of City and also for the benefit of both of us."

Donnarumma is only 22 years old, and he has many years ahead of him to prove that he is still one of the best goalkeepers in the world. If he can succeed at City, he may just force his way back into Enrique's plans for the national team. Only time will tell.

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