Between his continental title with Italy and his transfer to PSG, Gianluigi Donnarumma had a particularly turbulent week. The goalkeeper, who is committed until 2026 with the club of the capital at the end of a Euro of which he was named best player, does not cease to amaze his world. In an interview with Sky Italia, Gianluigi Buffon is full of praise about his successor. “In my opinion, he can definitely become a Ballon d'Or. Given his qualities and with what he has shown, "Gigio" should aim for the Ballon d'Or. You talk to someone who was told at 18 that you could be the second best goalkeeper in history after Yachine (the only goalkeeper in history to have won the trophy in 1963) ”. I answered :“But why the second best after Yachine? Who Said I Can't Be The Strongest? ". When you're young, the goal should be not to be satisfied and always aim for the best. Gigio absolutely has to do that, ”he says.
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A model that could be inspired by the former goalkeeper of AC Milan, ambitious but humble, at 22 years old.
"Me, am I like Buffon?"
He's still the best of all, but I try to be always ready.
We will see where I will arrive, ”he had evacuated at the microphone of the Rai after the final of the Euro, last week.
Buffon, in any case, is not alone in praising the merits of the young PSG recruit.
"The obvious is that he has important prospects for becoming a great goalkeeper," said Dino Zoff, another illustrious goalkeeper from the Alps this week.
Then it will depend on him, but the possibilities are immense ”.
With such support, the future of "Gigio" is all mapped out. If his trophy cabinet is not yet as full as those that shower him with praise, Donnarumma could quickly start to garnish it in Paris.
