If the allegations that City breached the Premier League’s financial regulations are confirmed, the consequences for both the club and its reputation could be severe. Greater scrutiny should be given to these regulations and whether they are fair, particularly because elite professional football is increasingly shaped by enormous financial investment. Player trading alone can see […]
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Enzo Maresca is not responsible for Manchester City’s finances, but he is delighted the club invested £125m to reunite him with Enzo Fernández. The pair developed a close relationship during their time at Chelsea, and the Italian believed the midfielder could complete his tactical vision. The Argentina international was just as determined to work with […]
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City survived a tense finish against the Sky Blues to preserve their perfect start to the season, with several important saves from goalkeeper Gianluigi Donnarumma helping them secure the victory. Haaland maintained his impressive early-season form by scoring for the third consecutive game. He converted Antoine Semenyo’s deep cross after Fernandez had released the Ghanaian […]
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A number of Manchester City players asked whether Enzo Fernandez would complete a move to the club near the end of the transfer window because they were eager to have him as a team-mate, according to manager Enzo Maresca. Maresca previously worked with Fernandez at Chelsea, and the 25-year-old Argentina midfielder moved from the London […]
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Emiliano Martínez appears set to arrive, while another prominent Argentine could soon be playing in a different shade of blue. Chelsea have addressed their most pressing problem by fulfilling Xabi Alonso’s request for a new goalkeeper, agreeing a £7.5m transfer with Aston Villa. A conclusion to the uncertainty surrounding Enzo Fernández may also be close. […]
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Manchester City have reached an agreement to recruit Palmeiras winger Allan Elias in a transfer valued at up to £34.2m. The 22-year-old Brazilian is expected to replace fellow countryman Savinho, who appears close to completing a move to Tottenham. City will reportedly pay £32m upfront for Allan, with a further £2.2m available through add-ons. His […]
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Enzo Maresca may have been expected to take a cautious approach and avoid unusual lineup choices in his first Premier League match in charge of Manchester City. However, he unexpectedly selected Marc Guehi as a defensive midfielder, and the bold experiment ultimately proved successful. Before kick-off, much of the scrutiny had surrounded Manchester United and […]
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Enzo Maresca has played down the impact of Rodri’s £65m move to Barcelona, insisting Manchester City will look for the “next Rodri”, just as Erling Haaland was recruited to succeed Sergio Agüero. Rodri’s exit represents a significant setback for the club’s new manager as he begins his first campaign in charge. However, the Italian remains […]
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Manchester City will attempt to identify a suitable successor to Rodri following the Spain captain’s move to La Liga title-holders Barcelona earlier this week, manager Enzo Maresca has said. During seven seasons at the Etihad Stadium, Rodri established himself among the world’s leading midfielders. His achievements included the 2024 Ballon d’Or, four Premier League trophies […]
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Xabi Alonso has declined to confirm whether Chelsea would reject an attempt from Manchester City to buy Enzo Fernández. Uncertainty continues to surround Fernández’s future, and a departure from Stamford Bridge remains possible despite Chelsea’s informal deadline for written offers of £120m for the 25-year-old Argentina midfielder having passed. City are considering a late approach […]
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