Gianluigi Donnarumma has stated that staying at Milan for the rest of his career is something he’d be willing to do and revealed ‘I always buy myself on FIFA 16’.

Donnarumma was a ray of sunshine in a very bleak Milan season last year and with the evident lack of investment this summer it seems the Rossoneri will once again have to rely on the heroics of the 17-year-old keeper in the 2016/17 season.

Gigio is in the United States with the rest of the squad and on the night between Wednesday and Thursday he will play in a friendly against Bayern Munich in the Rossoneri’s first ICC match and the second in general of Montella.

“How do I remain so calm with all that has happened in the last year? It’s a family trait,” Donnarumma told La Gazzetta dello Sport. “We’re all very humble people, used to keeping our feet on the ground. It comes natural to me to take everything on without delving into a fantasy land.

“What might have happened if I didn’t have such a family behind me? Without them it would be easy to fall into temptation and let it go to my head. If nothing bothers me, considering that I always look very balanced even in the most delicate situations? Not necessarily. At times the anxiety arrives and I work to keep it under control. But it’s not some psychological secret.

“Playing a game on my PlayStation is enough to alleviate the tension. The important thing is to let your head go somewhere else. What I play? Well, it’s obvious – FIFA 16. I also always buy myself in the transfer market, I spent €5 million (laughs). If in real life I’m worth more? I try not to think about it. It all happens very fast, I only think about living in the moment and I give myself limits. As a supporter seeing myself in Milan is a beautiful feeling, but it still feels a bit strange.

“The second year is the hardest? I’m not afraid of that, I’m calm because I only know a culture of work, and putting in the work pays off. If Berlusconi scared me when he said I’ll be the goalkeeper of Milan for the next 20 years? Absolutely not. I really like the idea to renew [my contract] and I also like to think I will have a lasting relationship with Milan for the coming years.

“Conceptually, I’m not someone who has a problem with the thought of spending my entire career at the same club. I’ve always been a Milan supporter and I must say the captain’s armband is a dream of mine, a crowning achievement in my career path. Obviously though, one thing at a time.

“What it feels like being one of the few that is applauded by the fans at San Siro in the midst of a sea of boos? I was very pleased to be appreciated like that, but hearing all those whistles is difficult to accept. I understand though, as a fan I’d whistle too. What is something I don’t want to revisit from last year’s Milan? The drops in concentration. I only say that the Milan that fell out of the European places can’t been seen again. The campaign will be hard, but Leicester teaches us something…

“Mihajlovic on the first match of the season? I’ll never be able to thank him enough, he gave me so much and I owe him a lot, but I want to start the season well. What he told me before giving me my debut? It was the night before Milan-Sassuolo and we were in a retreat in Milanello. He took me aside and asked me how I felt. I was astonished, I didn’t expect it but I knew he could count on me.

“Mihajlovic had a lot of courage to bet on young players like me? That’s true, and I’d love to see it happen more. I see too little courage, we should be more daring and give more chances to young people. Brocchi? He was very important for me; he took out of the youth section. He’s a great person.

“First impressions of Montella? Excellent. He has so much desire, we’re all doing well. He’s the right coach to restart with. Christian Abbiati’s exit? I miss him, but I hear from him regularly and he’s still a reference point for me. He always tells me to continue like this.

“Christian reminds me that on his debut at San Siro, he also conceded a goal on his post as happened to me against Sassuolo, so he tells me that I’ve got his career ahead of me: maybe! When he said goodbye to football and raised his arms up, I didn’t expect it. I was frozen and then I started crying.

“Putting Diego Lopez on the bench? I’ve always had a great relationship with him. Even when I became the starter he stood by me and gave me a lot of advice. That helped me not to feel guilty… The most exciting moment from last year? The 3-0 derby win. The error I will not repeat from last year? The goal I took from Berardi at my near post, on the day of my debut.

“One thing to improve? Playing with the ball at my feet, while I like my calm demeanor. On the pitch it’s important that I manage the game not like a 17-year-old, but with maturity.”