Manchester City make strong decision for De Bruyne successor

Published: March 20, 2024

By: Manu Tournoux

Manchester City is preparing for the post-De Bruyne era with a Brazilian international in their sights.

Manchester City icon since his arrival in 2015, Kevin De Bruyne is not eternal. Aware of this, the leaders of the English club are already looking into the question of the succession of the 32-year-old Belgian attacking midfielder.

Lucas Paqueta, the talented West Ham player, seems to be the preferred route.

90 million euros

According to information from Daily MailManchester City is closely monitoring the situation of the Brazilian, who is under investigation for suspicious betting without having yet been sanctioned by FIFA and the FA.

Despite the sword of Damocles hanging over his head, Paqueta remains popular with the Skyblues.

The English media claims that City would be ready to pay the 90 million euros requested by West Ham to secure his services during the next summer transfer window.

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