‘He’s incredible’, ‘Straight Gundo replacement’ – Man City Fans react to the Club’s interest in Portuguese talent valued at €60m

Manchester City fans have been reacting to a post on Twitter which relays a report of the club’s interest in Sporting midfielder, Matheus Nunes.

The Sporting CP midfielder has been one of the rising stars in the Portuguese top-flight and could be on the verge of a move to the Premier League in the coming summer.

Matheus Nunes has become a regular for club and country this year, having made the breakthrough with Portugal back in September.

Pep Guardiola recently showered praises on the Sporting ace for his solid performance despite the heavy loss that his team suffered against Man City in the Champions League.

According to Correio da Manhã as relayed by Sport Witness, Manchester City could try to sign Nunes from Sporting at the end of the season.

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The player is protected by a €60M release clause, though the Portuguese club are unlikely to demand that much, and half of that amount should be enough to sign the player.

The report was shared on Twitter by City Xtra and it attracted plenty of attention from the club’s supporters.

Finally, this is what I like. https://t.co/vyjMFu7wX2

— madvillain666 (@madvillain666) February 17, 2022

If peps saying he’s good then that’s enough

— Aaron (@AJMCFC_) February 17, 2022

Who isn’t ‘one of the best players in the world’ for Pep

— CM (@callmws) February 17, 2022

He’s a baller

— Sarkcess Forever (@SarkcessF) February 17, 2022

Straight gundo replacement

— Sarkcess Forever (@SarkcessF) February 17, 2022

He’s incredible but he’s an offensive midfielder or an 8 I thought we wanted DM

— PainMoritsu (@PainMoritsu) February 17, 2022

Backup for Rodri, so get him in
Now Haaland next https://t.co/rFi2eo8x0j

— +×+ (@bruynedekevin17) February 17, 2022

Who is Matheus Nunes?

The Portuguese international usually plays as a central midfielder but can also be deployed as a defensive or an attacking midfielder when needed.

His versatility can be a huge asset to Antonio Conte as the Italian needs his midfielders to be dynamic with their abilities on both sides of the pitch.

The Portugal Primeira Liga star possesses excellent dribbling skills and has shown the knack to craft opportunities both for himself and his teammates.

He is of the right age to take the next step in his development and a manager such as Pep Guardiola could help him achieve just that.