The transfer market is moving at great speed and, on this occasion, Manchester City has taken the lead in an operation that leaves Barcelona reeling. Despite Hansi Flick's attempts to strengthen his squad with a standout talent, the English club has secured the signing of a star destined to define an era. The blaugranas had hoped to sign him to join Lamine and Lewandowski, but his destination will be the Citizen team.
Pep Guardiola has identified the ideal heir to Kevin De Bruyne, whose future seems increasingly distant from Etihad Stadium. Manchester City has put a 70 million euro offer on the table to secure a midfielder with impressive vision and technical quality. This move leaves Barça without a key piece that Flick considered essential to enhance Robert Lewandowski and complement Lamine Yamal's growth.
The Belgian international footballer has been a pillar in Guardiola's scheme for years, but his cycle at the Skyblue club could be coming to an end. With several offers on the table, De Bruyne is considering proposals from Saudi Arabia, MLS and even a surprising possibility of playing at Girona. At 33 years old, his contract with the English expires in a few months and he is already thinking about his future, away from the Manchester club.
Guardiola Wins the Battle Against Real Madrid
The Citizens have understood the need to renew their midfield and have acted quickly. Guardiola, always alert to the market, hasn't hesitated to accelerate negotiations to secure a footballer with the necessary talent to replace the Belgian without the team losing competitiveness. In this context, the arrival of a new reference at Etihad is imminent.
Not only at Can Barça do they lament this possible arrival of the German star to the Premier League, but also at their eternal rival, Real Madrid. Many saw him as the great replacement for Luka Modric, who seems tireless at almost 40 years old and with no plans to retire yet. The Croatian knows he is in his final years in white and the club had this footballer as the hope for the future.
Xabi Alonso Loses His Genius
The chosen one is none other than Florian Wirtz, the great star of Bayer Leverkusen. At 20 years old, the German midfielder has demonstrated an impressive level in the Bundesliga, being key in Xabi Alonso's project. His creativity, ability to associate and reach the area have made him one of the most desired players in Europe.
The Pullheim native lands in a team full of talent, where he will have the opportunity to share the locker room with figures like Rodri, when he returns from his injury, and Erling Haaland in attack. Guardiola trusts that the young German will quickly adapt to his system and become a decisive footballer in the midfield.