Over the course of a hugely impressive career to date, the Italian has gone on to establish a reputation for being one of the finest goalkeepers operating in the European game. Donnarumma arrives at the Etihad armed with a wealth of elite-level experience.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
\u201cTo have signed for Manchester City is such a special and proud moment for me,\u201d said Donnarumma.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
\u201cI am joining a squad packed with world-class talent and a team led by the one of the greatest managers in the history of football in Pep Guardiola. This is a club every player in world football would love to join.\u201d<\/p>\r\n\r\n
\u201cI have admired watching Manchester City for many years - so to now be able to play for the Club is a huge honour and a privilege.\u201d<\/p>\r\n\r\n
He established his career with Italian giants AC Milan where, after progressing through their youth ranks and making his senior debut as a 16-year-old, he went on to make more than 250 appearances in total, helping Milan to lift the 2016 Italian Super Coppa.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Donnarumma then made the move across Europe to France in the summer of 2021 to further his career development, opting to join Paris Saint-Germain, where he made an immediate and sustained impact.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Over the course of four seasons at the Parc des Princes, Donnarumma went on to help PSG claim a quartet of Ligue One crowns, two Coupe de France successes, as well as a hat-trick of Trophee des Champions titles.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
His stay in the French capital was then crowned in May when he helped PSG claim a maiden UEFA Champions League title with Luis Enrique\u2019s side beating Internazionale 5-0 in hugely impressive fashion.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Over the course of four seasons at the Parc des Princes, Donnarumma went on to help PSG claim a quartet of Ligue One crowns, two Coupe de France successes, as well as a hat-trick of Trophee des Champions titles.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
\u201cI cannot wait to meet my new teammates, the staff and the fans. Playing at the Etihad Stadium will be very, very special for me. I am very excited for what lies ahead and can promise that I will give absolutely everything to try and help the Club achieve even more success,\u201d he added.<\/p>\r\n\r\n