James Trafford: “Just because you play for a certain club doesn't mean you automatically play for the national team - you've still got to show your level, perform at the highest level.
"When I did move [to #ManCity], if I had become England's No.1 for the #FIFAWorldCup, it would've been brilliant. I'd have been very happy, but obviously I didn't. They obviously ended up signing Gigi [Donnarumma], and I didn't play the majority of games - that’s football..." [via @MrDomSmith]
🚨🗣️ Vozinha: "I was picking garbage at the age of 25, but like Messi I've never stopped trying in my life & now I'm here putting a cleansheet against the European champions." 🥹
Manchester City have reportedly joined the race for Ayyoub Bouaddi and are among the clubs closely monitoring the highly-rated Moroccan midfielder. 👀🇲🇦
Lille are demanding a record-breaking fee in excess of £60M for the 18-year-old talent, who is expected to become the subject of one of the summer’s biggest transfer sagas.
[@GraemeBailey]
🚨🔵 BREAKING: Joško Gvardiol deal, done and confirmed as he signs new contract at Manchester City.
Agreement until June 2031 and move to Spain off for this summer.
Seen as key player by director Viana and new coach Enzo Maresca.
🚨 Ishowspeed: "Why are you biased towards Messi than Ronaldo?"
🗣️ Zlatan Ibrahimovic: "It's about respect, not biasness. When my mother was in critical condition, the first call i received was from him & that was the first time we've talked in 5 years."
BREAKING: Josko Gvardiol is expected to sign a new #ManCity contract until at least 2032 before the start of the new season.
[Sportske Novosti via @TheCroatian_]