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Donnarumma: Man City are not in transition, it's going to be a great season

Gianluigi Donnarumma has praised Manchester City's resilience following their Manchester Derby triumph, dismissing suggestions that the squad is merely navigating a transition phase. Despite playing with ten men after Phil Foden received a red card that Donnarumma considered severe, City secured the result courtesy of a contested deciding strike by Erling Haaland.

Now guided by manager Enzo Maresca, City maintain an unblemished record heading into an extended international break. That perfect start comes despite the departures of foundational figures including Pep Guardiola, Bernardo Silva, John Stones, and Rodri, with Donnarumma stressing that while growth is still needed, the team remains fully dedicated to upholding its successful heritage.