In today’s football, money talks much more than emotions, feelings of belonging, love… It is the way it is, and the sooner everyone accepts it as a universal truth, the better. However, no one must ever forget that even those who ultimately choose money are still human beings just like everyone else.When it comes to Gianluigi Donnarumma – that wasn’t the case.This PSG is so powerful! Dembele and Gigi silenced the EmiratesOnce he stepped into the boots of a professional at only 16 back in October 2015, he was predestined to be the next big thing of “the fallen giant” AC Milan. The wounds after the departure of key members of one of the greatest crews in the club’s history were still hurting, and Gigio was supposed to heal them and begin the new chapter as a new generation leader.Filippo Inzaghi, Andrea Pirlo, Gennaro Gattuso, Clarence Seedorf, Alessandro Nesta, and Co. were still in the fans’ minds, but Donnarumma gave them the feeling that everything would be fine, even without the aforementioned legends.Yet, unsuccessful years passed, and Gigio’s ambitions grew. He wanted something his boyhood club couldn’t give him. And no matter how hard it might be, sometimes saying goodbye is the best option.Want to become PSG’s keeper? You have to fulfill one specific conditionIn July 2021, Donnarumma moved to Paris Saint-Germain on a free transfer and everyone around Milan was fuming. They were angry with him, determined to never forgive him.Two years later, the “sinful son” returned to San Siro for a Champions League clash, and the welcome was fierce. He was insulted by the fans, while fake money banknotes were flowing through the air towards the custodian, thrown from the stands behind his goal. And the people throwing things at Gigio had been ready to put their hands in the fire for him just a few years earlier.AC Milan fans throw fake money at Gianluigi Donnarumma in protest at him moving for the money 💰💸’Dolla-rumma’ 🤑 pic.twitter.com/SPwN4EDqVb— LiveScore (@livescore) November 7, 2023 Still, although he joined the club with the highest possible ambitions, Donnarumma couldn’t fulfil his deepest desires and win the greatest trophies. As if he was cursed for “committing a sin” and giving up on his people at San Siro, just like the Saints, who thought the money could buy them a spot among the football elite.Yes, PSG dominated French football, but that wasn’t enough. Yes, Gigio did win the 2020 UEFA EURO with Italy – every player will tell you that national team successes are the most beautiful one can achieve – but his trophy case, where the European club silverware should stand was full of dust and spider webs.This is the best keeper in the world – at least, that’s what stats showWhen Kylian Mbappe left Paris and Luis Enrique’s squad remained weak and “starless” – at first glance – PSG were getting ready for another poor UCL season. The format was changed, but their curse was still there.And the opening stage met the expectations, as the Parisians barely qualified for the knockout phase, finishing only 15th.In the playoffs, they crushed Brest, but it was another “Ligue 1 clash,” which the Saints lose “once in a blue moon.”However, then, things seem to have started changing. Once the favourites Liverpool were eliminated in the Round of 16, the UCL debutants Aston Villa were “a piece of cake.”Another HUGE MOTM performance for Gianluigi Donnarumma in the Champions League.Almost single-handedly willed PSG to a shutout in the first leg 🧱Next stop: Parc des Princes for a spot in the UCL final 👑 pic.twitter.com/NuiAJ7M6P1— ESPN FC (@ESPNFC) April 29, 2025 Last night against Arsenal, PSG’s fairytale continued, and guess who was the most deserving of the victory? The Rossoneri’s “runaway son” – Gigio.His barrier was impenetrable for Gabriel Martinelli, Leandro Trossard, Mikel Merino, Bukayo Saka, and Co. and he was pronounced Man of the Match. A renowned accolade, but for Donnarumma, a sign of hope.That Donnarumma save from Trossard was unreal! 🤯#LetsFly | @qatarairways pic.twitter.com/XthtNb9Hxq— UEFA Champions League (@ChampionsLeague) April 29, 2025 Hope that football deities have finally forgiven him his “treason” and given him a hand, helping him climb to the highest pedestal of European football. Alongside Gigio, PSG may accomplish their utmost dream in the first season without major superstars after many years. The heavens may be on their side for the first time.But it doesn’t end here, neither for the keeper nor the French side. They are still coping with their calvary.However, if one Milan’s child lifts the UCL trophy on a late May night, wearing the jersey of one of the most unfortunate European clubs, he’ll know that everything he’s been through was worth it. He’ll know that he’s finally redeemed himself and atoned for his sins.UEFA CHAMPIONS LEAGUE – SEMI-FINALSFirst legTuesdayArsenal – PSG 0-1 (0-1)/Dembele 4/Wednesday22:00: (1.65) Barcelona (4.30) Inter (5.20)***odds are subject to change***
