Gianluigi Donnarumma has won the 2025 Yashin Trophy after a superb 24/25 season with PSG. He received the award at the Ballon d’Or ceremony.
What happened?
Gianluigi Donnarumma played a key role in PSG's historic season, helping the team secure their first-ever UEFA Champions League title.
He left PSG after being deemed surplus to requirements and arrived at Manchester City on deadline day.
Gianluigi Donnarumma has already made a mark at the club, bringing a strong presence in goal to Pep Guardiola's side.
Why it matters for Gianluigi Donnarumma
The Italian international is determined to improve as a player at Manchester City.
He said: “It’s a great honour to win the Yashin Trophy for a second time in my career. I am pleased with my performances over the last year and the trophies I have won, but I know I can still improve.”
Gianluigi Donnarumma is eager to help his new team achieve more success.
What comes next?
At 26 years of age, Gianluigi Donnarumma is entering the prime years of his career.
His determination to improve shows that he isn’t content with what he has already achieved.
Gianluigi Donnarumma could become Manchester City’s number-one goalkeeper for years to come.
He has won the prestigious Yashin Trophy twice in his career.
Gianluigi Donnarumma burst onto the scene as a 16-year-old with AC Milan.
From there, he has only improved as a goalkeeper.
The fact that Manchester City could sign him in the summer was a massive win for the club.
With Ederson leaving, Manchester City needed a ready-made replacement for the club legend.
They certainly got that in Gianluigi Donnarumma.
Gianluigi Donnarumma’s comments about aiming to improve further as a goalkeeper show his drive and determination.
That drive has seen the Italian international reach the top as a keeper.
Gianluigi Donnarumma is a worthy winner of the 2025 Yashin Trophy.
But he is determined to further improve.
That is Manchester City’s gain as they have a top goalkeeper in goal who is hungry for more success.