Italian Goalkeeper Gianluigi Donnarumma Marries Longtime Partner in Puglia Ceremony
Translated from Slovenian, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.
At a glance
- Italian goalkeeper Gianluigi Donnarumma married his longtime partner Alessia Elefante in Puglia, Italy.
- The ceremony was attended by notable football figures, including Erling Haaland and Nicolรฒ Barella.
- Donnarumma, a key player for both Italy and Manchester City, exchanged vows in a church ceremony followed by a reception at a prestigious estate.
Italian football star Gianluigi Donnarumma, widely regarded as one of the world's top goalkeepers, has tied the knot with his longtime partner, Alessia Elefante. The couple, who share a two-year-old son named Leo, exchanged wedding vows in the Valle d'Itria region of Puglia.
The religious ceremony took place at the parish church of St. George the Martyr in Locorotondo. Following the vows, the celebration continued at the luxurious Masseria Pettolecchia โ La Fortezza estate in Fasano. The event drew a star-studded guest list from the football and entertainment industries.
Among the notable attendees were Donnarumma's national teammates, including Nicolรฒ Barella, and Croatian midfielder Mateo Kovaฤiฤ. Norwegian star Erling Haaland also attended, accompanied by his partner Isabel Haugseng Johansen. Former Italian national team coach Roberto Mancini was also present, though Pep Guardiola, coach of Manchester City, was notably absent.
Donnarumma, 27, sported a stylish two-tone outfit for his wedding day, featuring a white jacket, shirt, and tie paired with black trousers. His bride, Elefante, opted for a classic, elegant white wedding gown complemented by a long veil. The church entrance was adorned with a lavish floral arrangement of white flowers, adding a romantic ambiance to the ceremony.
Originally published by Delo in Slovenian. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.