Manchester City are reaching a turning point next summer. Beyond the future of Pep Guardiola, the Cityzens will have to reshape the face of their midfield. After nine years of good and loyal service, Bernardo Silva will leave the English club at the end of the season. In addition, the 2024 Ballon d’Or, Rodri, arrives one year from the end of his contract and his influence is no longer as important as before. City therefore have their work cut out for them, but The Athletic reveals that Mancunian leaders are ambitious.
While waiting to learn more about the future of Rodri, whose name remains mentioned in Madrid, Manchester City must manage the succession of Bernardo Silva. And according to the English media, the Skyblues targeted Elliot Anderson (Nottingham Forest), but especially Enzo Fernandez! At first glance, the Chelsea star looks like a very difficult target to hit. The Argentine midfielder has a contract running until 2032 and it is difficult to see Chelsea selling one of their best players to a rival.
A departure far from impossible
Except that there are factors that can work in favor of the Cityzens. Eighth in the Premier League standings, the Blues have almost said goodbye to the Champions League next season. Which means a big loss of money. A blow for the owner BlueCo, already mired in financial worries. Next summer, Chelsea may therefore have to sell several of its stars to find their way there. Can Enzo Fernandez be part of it? It’s not impossible.
In addition to the financial concerns of the London club, it should be remembered that the 2022 world champion recently fell out with his club. Suspended after proclaiming his desire to live in Madrid one day in an interview, Enzo Fernandez had heated up the spirits within the London locker room. Some media even suggested that the player was going to request a transfer. With the departure of Liam Rosenior, can the situation change? The future will tell us.
