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Pep Guardiolaโs First Manchester City Team (August 2016)
Willy Caballero : Set to return to Manchester City as Assistant Manager under Enzo Maresca
Bacary Sagna : Living in Dubai, runs his own football app (Ladisfaction) and works as an ambassador for the Dubai Sports Council
John Stones : Still at Manchester City but leaving as a free agent this summer
Aleksandar Kolarov : Assistant Manager at Inter Milan
Gael Clichy : Manager of French club Caen
Fernandinho : Retired, enjoying family life in Brazil
David Silva : Retired, successful wine maker in Gran Canaria (Bodegas Tameran)
Raheem Sterling : Recently at Feyenoord, expected to become a free agent again this summer
Kevin De Bruyne : Playing for Napoli
Nolito : Retired, involved in youth coaching and media work in Spain
Sergio Aguero : Pundit and exploring launching his own Formula E racing team
Joe Hart : Retired, rising pundit on TNT Sports and Match of the Day
Pablo Zabaleta : Assistant Manager of the Albania national team
Nicolas Otamendi : Still playing for Benfica, expected to go to the 2026 World Cup with Argentina
Fernando : Retired, undertaking his coaching badges
Fabian Delph : Retired, keeps a low profile with occasional media appearances
Jesus Navas : Retired, Sevilla ambassador
Kelechi Iheanacho : Playing for Celtic
๐จ๐จ๐๐ฅ๐๐๐๐๐ก๐ : Erling Haaland came under heavy criticism from the Norwegian media after Norway's 1-1 draw with Morocco in their final World Cup warm-up match.
The Manchester City striker managed just 4 touches and 1 shot before being substituted after 72 minutes.
However, Norway boss Stรฅle Solbakken defended his star man:
"He needed those minutes. Those explosions are coming."
๐จ๐จ๐ด๓ ง๓ ข๓ ฅ๓ ฎ๓ ง๓ ฟ ๐ก๐๐ช : Manchester City are one of three European clubs battling for Wigan Athletic talent Harrison Bettoni.
Chelsea and AC Milan are the other 2 teams pushing for the 18year old attacking midfielder, who is expected to leave Wigan after rejecting a new contract.
However, If City wins the transfer race, Bettoni would probably find himself playing academy football for a while before earning right to play for Maresca's first team.
[via @SportsPeteO]
๐จ๐จ๐ต๐น ๐จ๐ฃ๐๐๐ง๐ : Matheus Nunes has been ruled unfit for today's World Cup warm-up match against Chile due to health issues.
"He is not fit to train", per Roberto Martรญnez. The coaching staffs are taking a highly cautious approach ahead of the tournament and expects him to return to fitness for the second friendly against Nigeria next week.
๐จ๐จ๐ก๐๐ช : Manchester City and PUMA Launch New Golf Collection
Manchester City and PUMA have unveiled a brand-new Golf Collection.
The limited-edition range features premium polos, lightweight layers and golf trousers, combining performance-focused design with subtle City-inspired details.
๐จ๐จ๐ด๓ ง๓ ข๓ ฅ๓ ฎ๓ ง๓ ฟ Jack Grealish is Prioritising a Permanent Everton Move.
Despite Enzo Maresca's willingness to offer him a fresh chance at Manchester City, Jack Grealish is reportedly keen on a permanent move to Everton,
At 30 years old, he is determined to avoid a peripheral role from the bench as he looks to solidify his place in the domestic spotlight again.
๐จ๐จ Pep Guardiola and Maresca Hold Talks Over Man City Squad
Pep Guardiola and incoming ManCity manager Enzo Maresca have reportedly held private discussions about the club's current squad and summer plans ahead of the managerial transition.
๐จ๐จ๐๐ฅ๐๐๐๐๐ก๐ : Manchester City have initiated advanced talks with Jรฉrรฉmy Doku on a new long-term contract.
Discussions are going smoothly, and everyone involved is confident a deal will be wrapped up before long.
[via @Santi_J_FM, @city_exclusives]
๐จ๐จ๐ณ๐ฑ Manchester City's stance on Tijjani Reijnders remains unclear amid interest from Atletico Madrid.
The Spanish side have registered interest in the Dutch midfielder, but City are yet to decide their stance as incoming manager Enzo Maresca is yet to assess his squad ahead of the new season.
Reijnders is under contract until 2030.
[via @SkySportsLyall]
๐จ๐จ๐ง๐ท ๐ก๐๐ช : Vitor Reis is firmly in Manchester Cityโs plans for the 2026/27 season.
The highly-rated Brazilian defender is set to be reintegrated into the first-team squad this summer following the conclusion of his loan at Girona.
~@geglobo
@NahidRTT Itโs a transfer update from City Xtra, clearly credited and sourced. Iโm sharing what a reputable outlet has reported not claiming itโs official. Calling it โfakeโ without even checking the source is just lazy.
๐จ๐จ๐ฆ๐ท ๐๐จ๐ฆ๐ง ๐๐ก : Manchester City are accelerating efforts to position themselves at the front of the race for River Plate wonderkid Ian Subiabre.
The 19-year-old winger is attracting interest from several top Premier League and European clubs, including Chelsea, Arsenal, Liverpool and Tottenham.
Cityโs strong relationship with River Plate following deals for Juliรกn รlvarez and Claudio Echeverri could prove crucial in negotiations.
~City Xtra
@WeareManC1ty Fair enough๐. A number of Maresca related links are circulating at the moment, with several reports still at an early stage and some just speculations. I'll provide further updates if any developments become concrete.
๐จ๐ฒ๐ฆ ๐ฅ๐๐ฃ๐ข๐ฅ๐ง: Enzo Maresca has reportedly identified former ManCity player Brahim Diaz as a key target for his new project at the Etihad.
Man City are said to be preparing an opening offer worth up to โฌ60M for the Real Madrid attacker, with CFG ready to back Maresca early in the transfer window.
via @TEAMtalk
๐จ๐จ๐ก๐๐ช : The six trusted men Enzo Maresca could bring to form his new-look ManCity backroom team
โช๏ธ Willy Caballero
โช๏ธ Roberto Vitiello
โช๏ธ Danny Walker
โช๏ธ Michele De Bernardin
โช๏ธ Marcos Alvarez
โช๏ธ Javier Molina
With members of Pep Guardiolaโs long-serving staff departing this summer, Maresca is set to oversee a backroom rebuild behind the scenes at City
๐จ๐จ๐ด๓ ง๓ ข๓ ฅ๓ ฎ๓ ง๓ ฟ๐ก๐๐ช : ManCity club sources have reportedly ruled out a move for Chelsea midfielder Enzo Fernandez this summer. โ๐ฆ๐ท
Despite his strong relationship with incoming boss Enzo Maresca, City sources insist the clubโs priority midfield target is Nottingham Forest star Elliot Anderson.
Forest is said to value Anderson at over ยฃ100M, with City yet to reach an agreement.
๐จ๐จ๐ด๓ ง๓ ข๓ ฅ๓ ฎ๓ ง๓ ฟ ๐ก๐๐ช : Manchester City are pushing to agree a deal for Elliot Anderson before the FIFA World Cup, with talks already held with Nottingham Forest
City value the midfielder at around ยฃ80M, while Forest believe he is worth closer to ยฃ105M valuation.
ManCity are said to be optimistic the England international will choose the Etihad over Manchester United.
~@talkSPORT
๐จ๐จ๐๐ฅ๐๐๐๐๐ก๐: Tottenham have reopened talks with Manchester City over a deal for Savinho, according to Fabrizio Romano.
Spurs were close to signing the Brazilian last summer, but City blocked the move and handed him a new deal until 2031.
Savinho is understood to be surplus to requirements with Tottenham prepared to pay around ยฃ60M.