The year 2025 is scheduled to be the year in which Manchester City Spend big.
On Monday, the Sky Blues confirmed the arrival of Abdulkader Khosanov, from Lens For 34 million pounds sterlingWhile Palmeiras player Vitor Reis was revealed on Tuesday, Up for 30 million pounds sterling.
Although this is just the beginning, with… Omar Marmoush Eintracht Frankfurt are set to follow, but the Citizens' biggest coup of the year is yet to come, as they plan to sign a midfielder from… Premier League competition.
Manchester City is seeking to strengthen its midfield
According to a report by L Dean Jones for GIVEMESPORTManchester City are set to 'target' a move for Newcastle United Midfielder Bruno Guimarães.
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As reported James Ducker of The TelegraphMan City are looking to re-sign Douglas Louise from Juventus this month, but that aforementioned article by Rust and Jones explains that the Sky Blues are only interested in a loan deal, as they “intend to sign Guimarães”. In the summer.”
Chris Wu from The Athletic He points out that Guimarães' £100m release clause expired on June 30 last year, but Newcastle are likely to demand a similarly high fee, especially if Eddie HoweThe team is able to qualify for UEFA Champions League.
Since his arrival from Olympique Lyonnais Compared to 40 million pounds three years agoGuimarães He made 134 matches For Newcastle, he scored 19 goals and provided 24 assists, and is a key figure as the Magpies establish themselves as a top team.
Former Arsenal winger Adrian Clarke The Brazilian is believed to be one of the “best all-round midfielders” in the Premier League, while the former Liverpool and Newcastle left-back Jose Enrique He simply describes it as “world class.”
What will Bruno Guimarães bring to Manchester City
Guimarães will certainly be a man in demand this summer, with Newcastle desperate to keep hold of him, but what an addition he is for Manchester City.
Since Rhodri Anterior cruciate ligament tear Against Arsenal in September, the midfield was a problem for Guardiola's side, with Ilkay Gundogan and Mateo Kovacic in line. They do their best To fill the void, but they are not at the same level of governance Golden Ball winner.
However, Rodri hopes so Go back in time to FIFA Club World Cup in June and July, with Manchester City facing Al Ain, Wydad Casablanca and Juventus in the group stage, what partnership could the Spaniard and Brazilian form as of next season, so let's assess how the duo compare.
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Compare Bruno Guimarães and Rodri (22/23-24/25) |
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statistics |
Guimarães |
Rhodri |
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Appearances |
127 |
128 |
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minutes |
10,488 |
10,601 |
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Objectives |
14 |
16 |
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Helps |
23 |
22 |
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Attempted passes |
5,608 |
9,157 |
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Success completion rate |
83.7% |
91.7% |
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Progressive passes |
725 |
893 |
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Touches |
6,728 |
9,990 |
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Snapshot creation procedures |
364 |
338 |
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He treats |
242 |
194 |
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Objections |
109 |
96 |
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Blocks |
114 |
94 |
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cards |
30 |
27 |
Since August 2022, the pair have played a remarkably similar number of minutes; Guimarães should play the entire match against Southampton On Saturday, he will have played 23 fewer minutes than Rodri over a two-and-a-half-year time frame.
Therefore, comparing the two is very interesting, because the numbers suggest that they would be an excellent pairing.
Rodri is a master of passing, complete More passes than anyone else Across Europe's top five leagues last season (3,635), while Guimarães is much more combative, which is why he made more tackles, interceptions, blocks and passes, although the pair can do both, meaning there are no obvious weaknesses.
Thus, with Rodri dictating the play and Guimarães involved, they will form an unstoppable duo.
