Pep Guardiola is already preparing the reconstruction of Manchester City for the next season. The English team is suffering a hard blow this season, being eliminated from the Champions League and currently in sixth position in the Premier League. The only hope for a title left for Manchester City is the FA Cup, where they are in the semifinals, but the overall balance of the season has been disastrous.
In this scenario, Guardiola might make drastic decisions regarding the squad. Key players in recent years, like Kevin De Bruyne, could leave the team in the summer. The Catalan coach knows he needs a deep renewal to compete at the highest level again, and that's why City will be one of the main players in the next market.
Guardiola Will 'Shake Up' the Market and Sets His Sights on Barça
The situation at City points to a revolution in the squad. The English club will invest heavily in signings and will seek talent that can give the team a new boost. Among the players Guardiola has on his radar is the name of Raphinha.
The Brazilian could be one of City's targets for the next season. Guardiola has shown interest in him due to his ability to break through on the wing and his goal-scoring. Additionally, it has already been reported that the English club is closely monitoring his situation, which could pose a problem for Barça.
Pep Is won over with a Barça Footballer
But Raphinha is not the only Barça player that interests Guardiola. According to 'El Nacional', the coach is completely won over with Pedri's football. The Canary Islands midfielder is having a spectacular season with Hansi Flick, regaining his best form.
Guardiola has always valued players with Pedri's profile: intelligent, with exceptional vision and an innate ability to connect with teammates. The City coach believes the Barça player would fit perfectly into his scheme and sees him as the ideal midfielder to lead his team's play in the coming years.
Ballon d'Or Level and a Future with Barça
However, although Guardiola's interest in Pedri might be real, his departure from Barça seems practically impossible. The midfielder recently renewed his contract until 2030, securing himself with a staggering release clause of 1 billion. Moreover, Pedri has expressed numerous times that his dream is to play his entire career at Barça and become a club legend.
Unlike other players who might be on the way out, the Canary Islands player is considered untouchable by the Barça board. His role in the team is key, and Barça sees him as the pillar on which to build the future. Although Guardiola dreams of having him at City, everything indicates that Pedri will continue wearing the Barça jersey for many more years.