Manchester City manager Guardiola considers offloading six players this summer, potentially marking their departure from the squad.
Manchester City Braces for Summer Departures
Manchester City, under the guidance of manager Pep Guardiola, is preparing for a significant squad overhaul this summer. Several key players are expected to leave the club, with Jack Grealish, Kevin De Bruyne, Kyle Walker, James McAtee, Ederson Moraes, Ilkay Gündogan, and Manuel Akanji among those potentially departing.
Jack Grealish has already moved to Everton, while Kevin De Bruyne and Kyle Walker have departed, and James McAtee has been sold to Nottingham Forest. Guardiola has signaled potential further departures of Ederson, Gündogan, and Akanji, who are awaiting clarity on their futures before the transfer window closes.
There is some conflicting information about Savinho, a 21-year-old Brazilian winger. While some sources mention a big-money offer from Tottenham Hotspur and a potential departure, Guardiola has expressed a strong desire for Savinho to remain at City and continue developing, highlighting his importance to the team.
In addition to the possible departures, Ederson, the first-choice goalkeeper, is in talks with Galatasaray and a deal is likely to be finalized before the close of the transfer window. Midfielder Kalvin Phillips, who joined Manchester City from Leeds United in 2022, is expected to make a permanent exit following loan spells at Ipswich Town and West Ham.
Nathan Ake, Joshua Wilson-Esbrand, Claudio Echeverri, and Savinho are also expected to leave Manchester City this summer. Youngster Wilson-Esbrand has been dropped from the matchday squad amid strong interest from potential suitors.
Guardiola prioritizes a leaner Manchester City squad, with Ake, Wilson-Esbrand, and teenage midfielder Echeverri also seen as expendable. The squad is being adjusted to sustain another demanding season across multiple competitions. City boss Pep Guardiola noted that his squad remains too large and in need of adjustments.
In summary, the main departures confirmed or highly likely this summer are:
- Jack Grealish (to Everton)
- Kevin De Bruyne
- Kyle Walker
- James McAtee (to Nottingham Forest)
- Ederson Moraes (possible)
- Ilkay Gündogan (possible)
- Manuel Akanji (possible)
As the transfer window draws to a close, Manchester City continues its ongoing squad restructuring, aiming for a more balanced team and avoiding unhealthy competition within the squad.
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