Erling Haaland had a lot to say about Gianluigi Donnarumma after he helped Manchester City win 3-0 against Manchester United.
Haaland lauded Donnarumma’s display against Manchester United, telling Phil Foden that he deserved to be named the Player of the Match after his impressive debut in between the sticks.
It seems like the Manchester City striker is already a big fan of the 26-year-old.
Even before his move to City was completed, the Norwegian hinted he was on board with the prospect of the Italian becoming his teammate.
Haaland liked Donnarumma’s Instagram post confirming he was leaving Paris Saint-Germain and playing alongside the Italian captain, the revered goalscorer has made a prediction about him via Manchester City’s official website.
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Erling Haaland predicts Gianluigi Donnarumma to be ‘massively important’ for Man City
The 25-year-old initially heaped praise on Gianluigi Donnarumma after he looked assured in the Manchester Derby.
“Don’t forget Gianluigi Donnarumma at the back – it’s easy to not speak about him because all the others played so well.”
Erling Haaland also emphasised that the goalkeeper’s strong start to his time at the Etihad Stadium does not come as a surprise, considering how experienced he is.
“But he also had an amazing game and a clean sheet. A fantastic debut for him. He’s probably one of the most experienced players in the squad, he started played when he was 16 years old.”
Furthermore, Haaland claimed Donnarumma will be “massively important” for Manchester City this season.
Haaland continued: “He’s an amazing ‘keeper and we saw that – we knew it before too.”
“He’s going to be massively important for us.”
Pep Guardiola provides Gianluigi Donnarumma verdict
Aside from Haaland, even Pep Guardiola sang Donnarumma’s praises via Beanyman Sports after the Manchester Derby.
“He played really good. Especially the save, everyone remembers from from [Bryan] Mbeumo, I liked the save and after, the reaction from Josko [Gvardiol], from Ruben [Dias], from Rodri, going there…every player wants to be loved.”
Manchester City insiders already love Donnarumma and the early signs suggest he could go on to become an incredible addition to this Sky Blues side.
