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Donnarumma is destined for greatness and has already been touted as the replacement for Gianluigi Buffon
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AC Milan have a gem of a player in their young keeper Gianluigi Donnarumma. Just 17 years of age, he is the first-choice keeper at an iconic club like AC Milan, which speaks volumes of the quality that he possesses.
The youngster got his breakthrough to the first-team last season and replaced the experienced custodian, Diego Lopez, before eventually forcing the Spaniard out of San Siro. The teenager has already played 58 games for the Rossoneri.
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The Italian shot-stopper is a big frame standing at 6’5”, but despite this he possesses excellent agility and athleticism. He has displayed decision making and leadership that belies his young age.
The Italian international boasts an excellent ability to pick out his teammates which is one of the necessary traits of a modern-day keeper. If Donnarumma develops well, he can be the best keeper in the world in the future, and is destined to be Italy’s next No. 1 when his namesake Gianluigi Buffon retires.
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Snehanjan Banerjee
Snehanjan is a journalist at Sportskeeda covering European football news. A hardcore Liverpool fan for over two decades, he has been covering the game since the past 8 years and always strives to give readers relevant, accurate and credible content.
Snehanjan developed an interest in football at a very young age, thanks to his father watching football on TV. His favorite player is club legend Steven Gerrard and his favorite manager is another legend in Jurgen Klopp. The ‘Miracle of Istanbul’ i.e., Liverpool beating AC Milan in the 2005 UEFA Champions League final left an indelible mark on him. He believes that Liverpool is a family unlike other top clubs, which sets them apart.
Snehanjan also follows Indian Super League and the I-League, although the latter is closer to his heart. If he could change a rule in football, it would be VAR not pointing out mistakes of on-field officials unless they are clear and obvious errors. Outside the football world, Snehanjan likes to explore the various genres of music and watch movies and shows on OTT. He’s also a car enthusiast and likes to follow the automobile world.
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