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Donnarumma reveals when Luis Enrique told him to leave PSG

September 3, 2025

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Donnarumma reveals when Luis Enrique told him to leave PSG

MUNICH, GERMANY – MAY 31: Gianluigi Donnarumma of Paris Saint-Germain kisses the UEFA Champions League trophy after his team’s victory, to secure Paris Saint-Germain’s first ever UEFA Champions League title in the club’s history and a record UEFA Champions League Final winning scoreline of 5-0, following the UEFA Champions League Final 2025 between Paris Saint-Germain and FC Internazionale Milano at Munich Football Arena on May 31, 2025 in Munich, Germany. (Photo by Justin Setterfield/Getty Images)

Italy captain Gigio Donnarumma reveals he was informed he’d have to leave PSG during the pre-season with the Ligue 1 giants.

Donnarumma has recently completed a move to Manchester City from PSG.

The Italian captain had won the treble in the French capital in 2024-25, but the Ligue 1 giants picked Lucas Chevalier as their new goalkeeper over the summer, pushing Gigio to leave.

During a press conference from the Italy training camp on Wednesday, Donnarumma revealed when Luis Enrique informed him about his transfer plans.

When Luis Enrique told Donnarumma he’d leave PSG

MUNICH, GERMANY - MAY 31: Luis Enrique, Head Coach of Paris Saint-Germain, looks on prior to the UEFA Champions League Final 2025 between Paris Saint-Germain and FC Internazionale Milano at Munich Football Arena on May 31, 2025 in Munich, Germany. (Photo by Lars Baron/Getty Images) — MUNICH, GERMANY – MAY 31: Luis Enrique, Head Coach of Paris Saint-Germain, looks on prior to the UEFA Champions League Final 2025 between Paris Saint-Germain and FC Internazionale Milano at Munich Football Arena on May 31, 2025 in Munich, Germany. (Photo by Lars Baron/Getty Images)

“I’ve always trained with the goalkeeper coach at PSG and did everything well. There was never an issue. I feel good, I couldn’t wait to come here, be with the team, start a new journey and play. I’m super happy about that. He [Luis Enrique] spoke to me during the pre-season,” Donnarumma said.

The Azzurri captain, however, has no hard feelings towards the PSG coach.

Donnarumma not angry with Luis Enrique

EAST RUTHERFORD, NEW JERSEY - JULY 13: Gianluigi Donnarumma #1 of Paris Saint-Germain engages with Enzo Maresca, Head Coach of Chelsea FC, and Lucas Beraldo #4 following the FIFA Club World Cup 2025 Final match between Chelsea FC and Paris Saint-Germain at MetLife Stadium on July 13, 2025 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. (Photo by Luke Hales/Getty Images) — EAST RUTHERFORD, NEW JERSEY – JULY 13: Gianluigi Donnarumma #1 of Paris Saint-Germain engages with Enzo Maresca, Head Coach of Chelsea FC, and Lucas Beraldo #4 following the FIFA Club World Cup 2025 Final match between Chelsea FC and Paris Saint-Germain at MetLife Stadium on July 13, 2025 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. (Photo by Luke Hales/Getty Images)

“I’ve always had an excellent relationship with the coach. He was direct with me from the very first days of training camp,” added Donnarumma.

“Disappointed? I don’t know. Everyone makes their own choices. The coach has the power to decide, but having the support of everyone – especially my teammates – made me realise what I had given to PSG, and I think that’s the most important thing. Because beyond football, what remains is this: knowing the affection of the whole environment, of my teammates, made me proud of what I left behind.

“I’m not disappointed about anything. The coach was direct with me, and I appreciated that. Feeling the affection of my teammates, of everyone around, and of the stadium moved me a lot.”

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