Manchester City is already planning for the next season and has taken an important step to strengthen the squad led by Pep Guardiola. With the goal of maintaining their dominance in the Premier League and competing at the highest level in Europe after a disappointing season, the English team wants a star signing. Among the options that City's sports management has, there is a name that has gained momentum in recent weeks and seems to be getting closer.
The slump that Manchester City has experienced throughout this campaign has exposed the defensive fragility of the English team, and Guardiola is looking to incorporate new pieces. To achieve this, the Manchester team has gotten ahead of other clubs like Arsenal and Liverpool in the race to secure their first reinforcement for the 2025-26 season. Guardiola has set his sights on Juventus, which is in a delicate situation and might be willing to part with some key players.
A Reinforcement for the Defensive Line
According to the latest information circulating in the English press, the player chosen by Manchester City is Andrea Cambiaso, a defender who wears the colors of the 'Vecchia Signora'. At 25 years old, the Italian has been showing remarkable performance amid a challenging season for Juventus, which is outside the Champions League spots. With a market value close to €55 million (55 million euros) plus bonuses, his signing would represent a significant investment for Manchester City.
Guardiola wants him no matter what, knowing that Cambiaso is a defender with a very versatile profile. While he is a natural left-back, he could also provide greater solidity to the backline and compete with other stars like Rúben Dias. The coach has followed his development and already tried to sign him in the past January transfer window, although the operation did not materialize at that time.
An Attractive Operation
The current scenario is different: Juventus is more open to negotiating, and everything indicates that his transfer could be finalized in the coming weeks. The Serie A team needs to bring in at least €30 million (30 million euros) in capital gains before June, and the sale of Cambiaso would greatly help balance the finances. Since he returned to the Bianconeri after a loan at Bologna, the full-back is a key piece.
The difficult situation of Juventus forces them to make these kinds of decisions, and if the operation is completed, Cambiaso will take on a new challenge. For the player, the leap to the Premier League would represent a significant challenge in his career, while Guardiola would add a new quality reinforcement to continue strengthening his team.