Donnarumma happy Mancini is back for Italy

Italy's captain opens up on Mancini's return and a Manchester derby with a fellow goalkeeper.

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What happened. Gianluigi Donnarumma said he is happy Roberto Mancini has returned as Italy coach, confirming he sent a message to FIGC President Giovanni Malagò welcoming the appointment. The Italy captain also looked ahead to facing Belgium's Senne Lammens, a Manchester United goalkeeper.

• Donnarumma called the message to the President a private matter.
• He said he shares a strong bond with Mancini from their time together.
• He praised Lammens as a great goalkeeper with a bright future.

“I congratulated the President because we already have a bond of great affection with Mancini”

— Gianluigi Donnarumma

Italy face Belgium at the Stadio Olimpico in Rome on Friday in Nations League Group A.

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