Since the end of the winter transfer window, Gianluigi Donnarumma is finally rid of the cumbersome presence of Keylor Navas. The Costa Rican goalkeeper has, in fact, joined the Premier League formation of Nottingham Forrest where he also made a clean sheet for his first match. Even if things were clear this season and the arrival of Christophe Galtier on the Paris bench with the Italian number one and the Costa Rican number two, his presence could hinder the development of the 23-year-old transalpine goalkeeper who arrived free at PSG during the season. 2021 off-season from AC Milan. This Thursday in the columns of the Team, Donnarumma speaks candidly about his competition with Navas.
He first returned to last season when the previous coach Mauricio Pochettino had made the choice of alternation, but also to the decision of Christophe Galtier. “For me, last season helped me grow enormously, precisely because of these difficulties. It was an experience that brought me, I lived it like that. This year, the Mister (Christophe Galtier) gave a clear hierarchy, and I thank him for his trust. It’s normal to make choices at some point. And we had to make a choice, whether it was him or me, it was important for everyone. Last year, the important thing was to try to be ready each time I played. I took it like that, even if it’s difficult, it’s an extra experience that helps you, especially when you’re young. »
Despite a complicated situation, the 2020 European champion with Squadra Azzura indicates that the two goalkeepers have always gotten along well. “Of course, it’s not easy, you have to know how to manage this particular situation. Keylor and I are two good boys, we got along well, but it’s normal that it’s difficult. In management, over time, it becomes complicated. We took it well, him like me, trying to help the team, which is the only important thing. It wasn’t just about him or me, but the whole team. »