Gianluigi Donnarumma explains why he joined Man City as Pep Guardiola prediction made

Gianluigi Donnarumma joined Man City from PSG earlier this month

Gianluigi Donnarumma following Italy's win over Israel(Image: (Claudio Villa - FIGC/FIGC via Getty Images))

Gianluigi Donnarumma has set his sights on winning the Champions League with Manchester City. The 26-year-old had been on the lookout for the right move after his omission from Paris Saint-Germain’s Super Cup squad made it clear to him he was no longer their first-choice goalkeeper.

Despite links to Manchester United, Donnarumma moved to the Etihad earlier this month for an undisclosed fee, signing a five-year contract. And speaking in his interview after joining Pep Guardiola's side, Donnarumma revealed lifting the Champions League would at City would be a dream come true.

He said: "I think the Champions League is the best trophy for a football player. It was an indescribable emotion.

"We have the game against Napoli, which is a difficult one, however all games are difficult. Napoli have a strong team. I know them, I have a lot of friends there, however there are no easy games in the Champions League.

"We have to think game by game and give it all we’ve got until the end and give 110%. I hope to get as far as possible in the Champions League, but now we have to think match after match and then at the end we will see where we get to."

Before he continued: "It is one of our goals I’m not going to hide it. Lifting the Champions League trophy with City would be a dream for me. It is one of our goals.

"However, like I said, we have to work calmly and hard and we have to think game by game, like I said.

"But together with the coach and the staff, I am convinced we will be able to go far. But now we have to work humbly and think game by game."

Donnarumma was City's seventh and final summer signing, taking their total spend to £185.8m, and he replaces Ederson, who moved to Fenerbahce earlier this month.

"I'm very excited," the Italy international said on the move. "I came here with all my family and this my first day at the club and my first emotions are that it looks like a real family - everyone is smiling and I'm just happy and proud and I can't wait this new adventure.

"I'm really proud to be here at one of the best clubs in the world - they have been trying to sign me, so everything's been easier and I'm very excited to be here.

"This is a club with a lot of history behind it and is hungry for victory. I know there is a lot of responsibility, but I'm proud to help the club continue winning together.

"Playing in the Premier League with Manchester City is a great emotion for me and I'm ready for this challenge. I've always dreamt about playing in the Premier League, as it's the best league in the world.

"For a player, I think achieving in the Premier League is the maximum for his career, therefore I'm really happy to be here, I'm willing to take to the pitch for this club who has been trying so much to sign me and I hope I can pay that trust back."

Before he added: "I've always followed it [Man City] with pleasure. I see everything around me like the training centre and the stadium, they are fantastic.

"You can't tell what the club values are until you really see it with your own eyes. The buildings and the staff here are fantastic so I'm proud to be here and happy about the choice I've made and I hope I will make history here and win as many trophies as possible, that is my goal."

Asked about working with Guardiola, Donnarumma admitted: "I think his history speaks for itself. The fact that he wanted me here is a reason to be proud of.

"It's an indescribable emotion. Being coached by him I think is the best for a football player. I can't wait to follow him and take to the pitch with him.

"I'm sure he will help me a lot and we will do great things together, this season as well as in the following years. As we said, it’s been an era of unbelievable success here."