Manchester City goalkeeper Gigio Donnarumma has disclosed that Erling Haaland played a key role in his decision to sign for the Citizens.

Recall that the Italian goalkeeper completed a £26 million switch to the Etihad from Paris Saint-Germain this summer.

Since his move to City from Paris on deadline day, Donnarumma has built a close friendship with the club’s star forward, Haaland.

In an interaction with Sky Sports, the Italy international opened up on his close bond with the Norwegian goal machine.

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“When I had the opportunity to come here, he (Haaland) wrote to me. He pushed for me to come here, and I am very grateful for that.

“He is a really good friend – and it’s good that I play with him, because it’s very difficult to play against him. He is an alien.

“I didn’t expect to have such a positive impact in the Premier League straight away.

“But the team has helped me a lot. From the moment I arrived here I have felt very welcome.”