Donnarumma reveals how Guardiola transformed his game.

Gianluigi Donnarumma reveals the secret to success under Pep Guardiola: “Only those who live this understand”

The Italian goalkeeper of Manchester City, Gianluigi Donnarumma, has no doubts: his evolution this season is largely due to the transformative effect Pep Guardiola has on the team. Since his arrival at the Etihad Stadium from Paris Saint-Germain, Donnarumma has already won a trophy — the Carabao Cup — and insists that the true extent of the Spanish coach’s work can only be understood from within the locker room.

“Until you live this, you will never understand,” Donnarumma confided to the City’s official website, revealing the depth of Guardiola’s influence. “Until you experience his method, you don’t grasp the importance he has and the impact he has on a team. Sometimes, we are surprised, even enchanted, when we hear him speak and prepare for the game tactically.”

The Italian international explains that the coach goes far beyond simple planning: “In every situation, the coach helps me. He helps me manage the moments of the game. Each match brings different difficulties that do not always appear in other games, and he is excellent at preparing us for those situations and managing everything in the best possible way.”

Donnarumma does not hide his gratitude for the support received both on and off the pitch, emphasizing that Pep Guardiola and the entire team have been fundamental since day one. “I feel very happy because he has helped me immensely at various moments, both on and off the field. I consider myself lucky to have the opportunity to be coached by someone like him.”

With this statement, Donnarumma confirms that the key to Manchester City’s success lies not only in the talent of the players but also in Guardiola’s unique mastery, whose influence extends far beyond training and matches, shaping mindsets and elevating individual and collective performance to higher levels.

This testimony from the goalkeeper reinforces the idea that to understand the true greatness of Pep Guardiola, it takes more than just watching the games: it requires living the daily experience of one of the most revolutionary coaches in modern football.

This article first appeared on Apito Final.