Manchester City: Guardiola dreams of a Real Madrid leader

Europe 20 November 2025 at 08:10

Mahdi Zakaria LAZRI

News Editor

Manchester City clearly isn't done retooling its midfield. Despite the summer arrival of Tijjani Reijnders, Pep Guardiola remains determined to bolster a sector he considers absolutely crucial. According to Fichajes, the Catalan coach has now made Federico Valverde his top target. Impressed by the Uruguayan international's versatility, stamina, and relentless intensity, Guardiola believes the Real Madrid star is a perfect fit for City's DNA.

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However, Valverde is one of the cornerstones of Madrid's setup, and the Spanish club has no intention of letting him go. But Manchester City is preparing a major offensive: a bid in the region of €100 million is reportedly ready to be tabled. Under contract until 2029, Valverde is putting together another strong campaign, already tallying twelve appearances and three assists in La Liga. This is a high-stakes saga that could ignite the coming months if City truly decides to go all-in.

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