PSG back Enrique call to drop 'disheartened' Donnarumma
In a social media post later on Tuesday, Donnarumma said he was unsure he would play for the Ligue 1 club again."I hope to have the opportunity to look the fans at the Parc des Princes in the eyes one more time and say goodbye as it should be done," he said."If that doesn't happen, I want you to know that your support and affection mean the world to me and I will never forget it."PSG captain Marquinhos heaped praise on Donnarumma, adding: "It's always difficult, I've been here 12 or 13 years and I've seen other players leave."Unfortunately that's part and parcel of football. Only thing we can say is to give everything to the players until the last minute they are at the club."Players come and go but the history will always be here. Gigi is part of the history and we are proud of him."What he pulled off last season was incredible, we owe him a lot. If he goes, a huge thanks to him."
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