Man City is cutting in the spot. Recruited last January to strengthen the midfield, a Spanish environment could already suit its suitcases. A radical decision that surprises, as the investment made seemed to translate a will in the long term. And yet, a few months later, Manchester City no longer hides his desire to separate from this recruit deemed disappointing.
Transferred from FC Porto for 60 million euros, Nico Gonzalez did not have time to impose his paw on the Etihad Stadium. With only 16 appearances and two small goals scored, the Spanish environment failed to convince Pep Guardiola of its added value. Rodri's return to 100 % and the arrival of Tijjani Reijnders from AC Milan finished darken its prospects. In such a dense workforce, the former Barcelona finds himself relegated to the hierarchy.
An implacable observation that its representatives have visibly integrated. According to Bild, Nico Gonzalez's agent has already offered it to several European clubs, but also in Saudi Arabia, where financial opportunities are attractive. For his part, Manchester City would not be opposed to a resale, even if it means recording a capital loss.
Manchester City already loose Nico Gonzalez: an ephemeral recruit
The situation illustrates the cold logic of a giant like City, where competition is permanent and immediate performance requirements. Regardless of the amount of the transfer or the necessary adaptation time, only the results count. And in the case of Nico Gonzalez, the gap between expectations and yield has become too glaring.
The door is therefore wide open. Barely arrived, the former Hope of Barça is already pushed towards the exit. It remains to be seen whether a European club will dare to bet on a player who will have lasted only six months in Manchester. Or if the Saudi option will impose itself, as a golden refuge to bounce without pressure.
