Manchester City, under the direction of Pep Guardiola, is about to finalize a strategic move in the transfer market. With the urgent need to strengthen the right-back position, Pep Guardiola has taken a key and decisive step to ensure the team's competitive continuity in all competitions. This move, besides strengthening the citizens, has direct implications for two of the major LaLiga teams: Real Madrid and Barcelona.
The right-back position has been a priority for Guardiola, especially due to Kyle Walker's longevity. Although the Englishman remains an essential piece in the Spanish coach's plans, long-term planning. Something that has led the club to seek a young, versatile player capable of quickly adapting to the team's play style.
The transfer in question directly affects Real Madrid and FC Barcelona, who had also shown interest in the same target. In Real Madrid's case, the need to sign a right-back has been evident in recent years, especially when Dani Carvajal hasn't been available. This reinforcement would have perfectly fit into Carlo Ancelotti's plans to provide greater solidity and freshness to his team.
A Market Coup by City
Meanwhile, Barça, which continues to seek a balance between its economy and its sporting aspirations, had identified the player as a priority option. In a context where quality alternatives for the right-back position are scarce, losing this opportunity represents a significant setback for the blaugranas. City's financial capacity and the sporting appeal of working with Guardiola have been decisive in tipping the balance.
The player who will join Manchester City is Jeremie Frimpong, trained in the club's youth ranks before making the leap to Celtic and later to Bayer Leverkusen. His profile is ideal for Guardiola's style: fast, offensive, and with great recovery ability. The agreement, which would be around 50 million euros, reinforces the idea of a Manchester City that bets on players with potential and experience in major European leagues.
Guardiola Keeps Laporta's Great Desire
With this move, Manchester City reaffirms its privileged position in the transfer market, while Real Madrid and Barça see one of their priority targets take another direction. The consequences of this transfer could be felt not only in England but also in the future of the major LaLiga clubs.
Guardiola has been the main advocate for the transfer of a Frimpong they know from his time in the citizen's youth academy. He was trained in the Sky blue team and now has everything ready to return to what was his home. A very hard and strong blow from the Catalan coach in this winter market.