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🚨🚨| 𝗪𝗛𝗘𝗥𝗘 𝗔𝗥𝗘 𝗧𝗛𝗘𝗬 𝗡𝗢𝗪
Pep Guardiola’s 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

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🚨🚨𝗕𝗥𝗘𝗔𝗞𝗜𝗡𝗚 : 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 Ståle Solbakken defended his star man:
"He needed those minutes. Those explosions are coming."

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🚨🚨🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 𝗡𝗘𝗪 : 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]

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🚨🚨🇵🇹 𝗨𝗣𝗗𝗔𝗧𝗘 : 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 Martínez. 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.

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🚨🚨𝗡𝗘𝗪 : 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.

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🚨🚨🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 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.

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🚨🚨 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.

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🚨🚨𝗕𝗥𝗘𝗔𝗞𝗜𝗡𝗚 : Manchester City have initiated advanced talks with Jérémy 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]

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🚨🚨🇳🇱 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]

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🚨🚨🇧🇷 𝗡𝗘𝗪 : Vitor Reis is firmly in Manchester City’s 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

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@NahidRTT It’s a transfer update from City Xtra, clearly credited and sourced. I’m sharing what a reputable outlet has reported not claiming it’s official. Calling it “fake” without even checking the source is just lazy.

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🚨🚨🇦🇷 𝗝𝗨𝗦𝗧 𝗜𝗡 : 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.

City’s strong relationship with River Plate following deals for Julián Álvarez and Claudio Echeverri could prove crucial in negotiations.

~City Xtra

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@WeareManC1ty Fair enough😄. 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.

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🚨🇲🇦 𝗥𝗘𝗣𝗢𝗥𝗧: 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 €60M for the Real Madrid attacker, with CFG ready to back Maresca early in the transfer window.

via @TEAMtalk

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🚨🚨𝗡𝗘𝗪 : The six trusted men Enzo Maresca could bring to form his new-look ManCity backroom team

▪️ Willy Caballero
▪️ Roberto Vitiello
▪️ Danny Walker
▪️ Michele De Bernardin
▪️ Marcos Alvarez
▪️ Javier Molina

With members of Pep Guardiola’s long-serving staff departing this summer, Maresca is set to oversee a backroom rebuild behind the scenes at City

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🚨🚨🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿𝗡𝗘𝗪 : ManCity club sources have reportedly ruled out a move for Chelsea midfielder Enzo Fernandez this summer. ❌🇦🇷

Despite his strong relationship with incoming boss Enzo Maresca, City sources insist the club’s priority midfield target is Nottingham Forest star Elliot Anderson.

Forest is said to value Anderson at over £100M, with City yet to reach an agreement.

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🚨🚨🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 𝗡𝗘𝗪 : 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 £80M, while Forest believe he is worth closer to £105M valuation.

ManCity are said to be optimistic the England international will choose the Etihad over Manchester United.

~@talkSPORT

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🚨🚨𝗕𝗥𝗘𝗔𝗞𝗜𝗡𝗚: 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 £60M.

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🚨🚨𝗕𝗥𝗘𝗔𝗞𝗜𝗡𝗚: Manchester City are set to debut their new 2026/27 home kit this Sunday against Aston Villa! ✨