Paris Saint-Germain goalkeeper Gianluigi Donnarumma has spoken publicly for the first time following his collision with Bayern Munich midfielder Jamal Musiala during their FIFA Club World Cup quarterfinal encounter.
The incident, which occurred during PSG’s 3-1 victory, left Musiala with a fractured leg and a dislocated ankle—injuries that will rule him out of competitive action until 2026.
Musiala, born in Germany to a Nigerian father and German mother, has become one of Europe’s most exciting young talents.
His forced exit from the tournament has sparked concern and frustration across the football world, with the nature of the injury raising questions about the clash with Donnarumma.
“I am very shocked by what happened,” Donnarumma wrote in a message on social media. “It was absolutely not my intention to hurt Musiala.”
His agent, Vincenzo Raiola, further elaborated on the goalkeeper’s reaction in an interview with La Gazzetta dello Sport.
“Gigio wanted to go to the hospital, but in the end he sent a message. He is a very sensitive boy,” said Raiola.
“He would not have been able to handle the scene, so he immediately left the pitch to allow the doctors to take care of Musiala.
“In the locker room, he turned on his phone—something he never does before the end of the match—to write to me how shaken he was.”
Raiola also responded to criticism from Bayern captain Manuel Neuer, who questioned Donnarumma’s reaction.
“I understand that he defends a teammate, but everyone reacts differently. In December, Gigio risked losing an eye in a clash with (Wilfred) Singo. And in 2014 it was Neuer who injured Higuaín.”
