Manchester City\u2019s new signing Gianluigi Donnarumma has expressed his delight at joining the Premier League champions ahead of the highly anticipated Manchester Derby on Sunday, 14th September.<\/p>\n
The Italian goalkeeper, who made a surprise switch to Pep Guardiola\u2019s side, revealed that playing under the City boss was a major factor in his decision.<\/p>\n
\u201cMan City always fascinated me! I\u2019m very proud to join this club,\u201d Donnarumma said. \u201cBeing coached by Pep Guardiola is the best thing that can happen to a football player. Pep really wanted me\u2026 I\u2019m proud of that, it\u2019s something fantastic.\u201d<\/p>\n
The former PSG and AC Milan shot-stopper also set his sights on making history at the Etihad. \u201cI want to make history at Man City\u2026 win Champions League and many titles. This club, just incredible,\u201d he added.<\/p>\n
With City preparing to face arch-rivals Manchester United at the Etihad Stadium, Donnarumma\u2019s arrival adds an extra layer of intrigue to Sunday\u2019s derby clash.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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