Schmeichel: Lobby Donnarumma for joining Manchester United last season, and now he says he is happy at Manchester City

 10:16pm, 15 September 2025

Manchester City new aid Donnarumma had an affair with Manchester United for a time, but the Italian finally chose to join the former. Last weekend's Manchester City derby, Donnarumma made his debut, and he also helped the team win 3-0 with his outstanding performance. According to Manchester United legendary goalkeeper Schmeichel, he had lobbyed Donnarumma to become a member of the Red Devils.

Schmeichel said: "Donarumma performed well in her Premier League debut and was always communicating with her teammates, which brought more leadership skills. I have paid attention to their performance in the Champions League and have communicated with him many times. He spoke very well in English."

"I only succeeded in persuading Donarumma to participate in an interview. When we returned to the studio, I asked the first question and he started answering in Italian, and I didn't understand at all! Last season I kept telling him: 'We hope you come to Manchester United!' He responded: 'I really want to play in England'."

"When the Manchester City derby, I said to Donarumma, 'How could you be here? You should stand opposite the goal (Manchester United).' But, he said: 'I'm very happy here.' His performance today proves that, isn't it?"