‘Would love to see this happen’, ‘Very promising’ – Some Man City fans react as club eye ‘big offer’ for talent with €100m release clause

Manchester City fans have been reacting to a post on Twitter which relays a report that claims the club is interested in Flamengo talent Matheus Franca.

The 17-year-old Franca has come through the youth ranks at Flamengo and currently plays for the club’s Under-20 side despite his young age.

According to Brazilian publication Bolavip, Pep Guardiola’s side are willing to fork out a ‘big offer’ to sign the 17-year-old and have spoken to people close to him.

As per the report, though, City face competition from Real Madrid, who have recently made big-money transfers on South American youngsters.

The attacking midfielder signed a new contract with Flamengo that ties him down to the Brazilian outfit until the summer of 2027. In addition, the said contract is said to possess a massive release clause that stands at €100 million.

Whether City are willing to formalise their interest in the teenage prospect and make an approach to sign him remains to be seen.

In reaction to the report shared on Twitter by City Xtra, Many man City fans have been expressing their thoughts and opinions.

We’re just stockpiling young Brazilians at this point https://t.co/dSmE8o4900

— H (@7Ace_) January 11, 2022

very promising.

— André Morais 🇾🇪 (@andremoraiis01) January 11, 2022

Gabriel Jesus 3.0

— Yousef Abdel-Fattah (@youseffattah03) January 11, 2022

We should forget this transfers and go for a proper striker

— #TxikiOut (@FinallyManfred) January 11, 2022

Someone should tell them there are more secure and conventional ways of paying a transfer fee. That said, I would love to see this happen 🚛💰 https://t.co/HKyEB9Dzkn

— Paul Hirst (@hirstclass) January 11, 2022