Gianluigi Donnarumma claims Manchester City was his "only option" despite interest from Manchester United . The Italian goalkeeper moved to the Etihad Stadium from Paris Saint-Germain late in the summer transfer window.

City paid around £26m to sign Donnarumma, who was drafted in as Ederson ’s replacement – with the Brazilian moving to Turkish side Fenerbahce. City’s rivals United were linked with a move for Donnarumma as they sought an upgrade on Andre Onana , as he eventually headed for Turkey too.

But speaking out on his move to the Premier League , Donnarumma has revealed that he only wanted to seal a switch to the Etihad. Speaking ahead of City’s Champions League clash with Napoli, he said: "I was very clear, my desire was to come here.

“That was my only option, the o

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