Archive · 12 Sep 2025
Guardiola: Donnarumma Brings Experience, Won't Replace Ederson
Pep Guardiola, Manchester City's manager, is excited about the new goalkeeper, Gianluigi Donnarumma.
Donnarumma is replacing Ederson, who has moved to another team.
Guardiola says Donnarumma is a different type of goalkeeper and won't be asked to play exactly like Ederson.
Ederson was known for kicking the ball far to start attacks, and he helped the team win many championships.
Guardiola thinks Donnarumma will bring his own special skills, like his height and experience.
Guardiola is confident Donnarumma will do well and help the team.
Gianluigi Donnarumma joins Manchester City as goalkeeper.
Ederson left for Fenerbahce after eight years with City.
Guardiola says Donnarumma is a different goalkeeper than Ederson.
Donnarumma brings experience, having won titles with PSG.
Guardiola didn't confirm if Donnarumma will play against Manchester United.
- Who
- Pep Guardiola and Gianluigi Donnarumma.
- What
- Guardiola discussed Donnarumma's arrival and his role at Manchester City.
- When
- Ahead of Sunday's Premier League match.
- Where
- Manchester City.
- Why
- To clarify Donnarumma's role and highlight his strengths after Ederson's departure.
- New Goalkeeper
- Gianluigi Donnarumma
- Former Goalkeeper
- Ederson
- Donnarumma's Height
- 6.5 feet (1.96m)
- Ederson's Departure
- To Fenerbahce
- Ederson's Achievements with City
- 6 Premier League titles, 2 FA Cups, Champions League
- Donnarumma's Previous Club
- Paris St Germain