‘New Onana’ – Donnarumma punches ball into his own net in horror blunder but ref saves him days before Manchester derby

GIANLUIGI DONNARUMMA was spared his blushes by the referee following an awful clanger while playing for Italy tonight.

The new boy, 26, is in line to make his debut against rivals this Sunday.

Gianluigi Donnarumma made an early gaffe against Israel The Italian punched the ball into his own net Donnarumma, 26, was spared his blushes by the referee

The 6ft 5in stopper will be hoping to shake off his blunder from tonight, having nearly gifted Israel a shocking opener.

Barely five minutes into tonight’s contest , who recently joined on loan from , swung in a corner.

The situation seemed harmless enough, with the ball looking likely to sail into Donnarumma’s grasp.

Inexplicably, however, the former star punched the ball into his own net.

was bailed out by the referee, however, who deemed Israel defender Stav Lemkin to have fouled him, despite contact appearing to be minimal.

Seeing the incident on social media, one fan branded City’s new boy: “the new Onana of the EPL”.

While a second claimed: “In these situations here in the Premier League, they’ll eat Donnarumma alive.”

A third claimed: “Donarumma doing what Donnarumma does.”

Donnarumma waved goodbye to Paris Saint-Germain last month

And another added: “Donnarumma in the premier league will make hatewatching man city 10x funnier.”

Following their let off, did go behind via ‘s own goal on 16 minutes.

Gennaro Gattuso’s side levelled through just before half-time, only for Dor Peretz to reclaim Israel’s lead seven minutes after the break.

Italy subsequently turned the game on its head in the following six minutes, courtesy of a second for Kean and a Matteo Politano strike.

City on transfer deadline day.

The giant keeper is set to replace as No1, following the ex-Burnley ace’s difficult start to the campaign.

After Donnarumma’s arrival, City allowed long-term stalwart to depart for .

The Etihad new boy is set to make his debut against Man Utd this weekend.

‘s side could also have a new man between the sticks, following from Royal Antwerp.

is set to join Turkish side Trabzonspor on loan, although could potentially keep his place ahead of Lammens this weekend.

Man Utd signed Senne Lammens from Royal Antwerp on deadline day