Gianluigi Donnarumma on Roberto Mancini's emotional return to Italy

Gianluigi Donnarumma has opened up on his feelings regarding the return of head coach Roberto Mancini to the Italy setup. The Azzurri are starting a fresh chapter, with their immediate focus locked on a high-stakes Nations League encounter against Belgium at the Stadio Olimpico.

I am so proud to represent the Nazionale, even more so since I started playing abroad, because I do really miss Italy and have the passion to come back and represent my country in the most important tournaments. Gianluigi Donnarumma

The goalkeeper explained that wearing the national jersey carries even more weight for him since moving away from Serie A. Returning to the Stadio Olimpico, a venue that holds many positive memories for the squad, has only added to the excitement of the current camp.

Donnarumma was a vital component of the team that captured the Euro 2020 title under Mancini's guidance. While the players are now working on new tactical adjustments, the goalkeeper remains focused on the core values of the team.

The spirit should always be there, regardless of the coach, because we represent our country. Every coach has different tactical ideas, and we are working with Mancini on certain aspects. I hope we can achieve some of the results we had in the past with him. We made history at the Euros and hope to repeat that. Gianluigi Donnarumma

With Group A of the Nations League also featuring France and Turkiye, every point will prove vital. The team is now putting their training ground work to the test in Rome, aiming for a strong start against the Belgians.