Gianluigi Donnarumma faces former club PSG in Champions League clash

Gianluigi Donnarumma is set to face his former club, Paris Saint-Germain, this Wednesday in a Champions League match at the Etihad Stadium. Now playing for Manchester City, the Italian goalkeeper's departure from PSG in September 2025 was marked by tension following decisions by manager Luis Enrique.

Reports indicate that Donnarumma was pushed out of the PSG squad due to disagreements over a new salary structure based on performance bonuses, as well as Enrique's preference for a different profile in goal. While some perspectives suggest the goalkeeper may be seeking revenge following a heated encounter with fans during a recent match against Liverpool, other reports suggest he holds no active grudge and prefers to focus on his professional performance and the positive memories of his four years in Paris.