Man City keeps making strong moves under Spanish boss Pep Guardiola to build a better squad before the new season.
Pep pays close attention to the midfield. Rodri’s injury and Kevin De Bruyne’s poor form hurt the team last season and played a big role in their failure to win trophies.
Man City want to sign Real Betis midfielder
A Spanish website called “fichajes” said that man city now follow one of Spain’s rising stars closely. The report shared that Real Betis midfielder Sergi Altimira impressed the English club with his mature style, even though he is still very young.
Man City’s top staff like the way Altimira plays and believe he fits well in the style Guardiola wants.
Altimira had a great season with Real Betis. He showed good vision, strong physical skills, and smart reading of the game. Many clubs in Europe are now watching him, but city look ready to act fast and try to sign him.
Altimira’s smart way of playing and his ability to play in more than one role in midfield make him a good option for any big club project.
Altimira’s move to Man City faces a problem
Still, the deal won’t be easy. Real Betis put a €50 million release clause in Altimira’s contract, which makes it hard for any club to sign him right away.
Man City now think of ways to lower the price or make the deal easier. But Real Betis still hold firm and refuse to sell him for less than the full clause.
Guardiola knows the Spanish league well and thinks Altimira has a lot of room to grow. He believes the player can get used to the speed and power of the Premier League.
The Catalan coach loves working with young talents who can improve. That’s why the Real Betis player is now one of the top choices to help strengthen the midfield in one of Europe’s strongest teams.
City ended last season in third place in the league and lost the FA Cup final to Crystal Palace.
