In a surprising development, the £50 million signing who recently joined Pep Guardiola’s Manchester City team is reportedly prepared to depart the club only months after his arrival. Despite high expectations to play a major role, the player appears to have struggled to settle into the City setup.

Manchester City’s £50 million signing Nico Gonzalez could be heading for an early exit from the Etihad Stadium, just months after joining the Premier League champions.

Signed from FC Porto in January as a possible short-term replacement for Rodri, Gonzalez appears to have lost favor with Pep Guardiola.

Shift in Team Dynamics

The arrival of Tijjani Reijnders has altered Manchester City’s midfield hierarchy, with Guardiola now favoring the Dutch midfielder alongside Rodri.

Gonzalez’s playing time has been minimal, featuring for only 61 minutes during the FIFA Club World Cup, indicating limited opportunities ahead.

Exit on the Horizon

Reports suggest Manchester City are open to letting Gonzalez leave this summer. Agents have reportedly contacted several clubs across Europe and Saudi Arabia to assess interest.

Given Guardiola’s preference for Rodri and Reijnders, Gonzalez’s stint at City may be shorter than anticipated, making his potential transfer a key storyline this summer.