Donnarumma expecting 'great reception' from San Siro crowd during return ‘home’

Paris Saint-Germain goalkeeper Gianluigi Donnarumma is expecting a great reception from the San Siro crowd when he returns to his former club AC Milan in the Champions League on Tuesday.

The Italy international left Milan under a cloud in 2021 after failing to agree a new contract, but he insists he has no regrets about his decision. “I expect a great reception from the San Siro crowd,” Donnarumma told reporters at a press conference on Monday. “I have always had a great relationship with the fans and I am grateful for the time I spent at Milan.”

Donnarumma is set to make his first appearance at San Siro since leaving the club, and he is expecting a hostile reception from the home fans.

“I know the Milan fans are passionate and they will make their feelings known,” said Donnarumma. “But I am confident that I can handle the pressure and help my team get a good result.”

Donnarumma has been in excellent form for PSG this season, and he will be hoping to continue that form against Milan.

“I am feeling confident and I am ready to play,” said Donnarumma. “I know it will be a difficult game, but I am confident that we can get a good result.”

Milan fans welcome Donnarumma back with a mix of cheers and jeers

AC Milan fans gave Gianluigi Donnarumma a mixed reception as he returned to the San Siro for the first time since leaving the club in 2021. Some fans cheered the Italy international, while others jeered him and whistled every time he touched the ball.

Donnarumma was visibly emotional as he walked out onto the pitch, and he had to fight back tears during the pre-match anthem. However, he soon settled into the game and made a number of important saves to help PSG secure a 2-1 win.

Conclusion

Gianluigi Donnarumma returned to his former club AC Milan on Tuesday and received a mixed reception from the home fans. Some fans cheered the Italy international, while others jeered him and whistled every time he touched the ball. Donnarumma made a number of important saves to help PSG secure a 2-1 win, and he said after the game that he was grateful for the support of the fans who welcomed him back.