‘Should have signed him last summer’ – Man City fans react as Pep Guardiola ‘following’ €120m World Cup star

Manchester City fans have been reacting to a post on Twitter which relays a report that claims Pep Guardiola has requested the signing of Benfica midfielder Enzo Fernandez.

The 22-year-old was one of the breakout stars of the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar and has since been attracting strong interest from some of the biggest clubs across Europe, with Chelsea, La Liga giants Barcelona and Real Madrid among his admirers.

Fernandez joined Benfica on a five-year deal last summer and has gone on to make 28 appearances in all competitions, scoring four goals with seven assists.

Javier Parra Peña of Fichajes believes Guardiola could be looking to move Kalvin Phillips on already as he’s ‘not performing’ and has identified Enzo Fernandez as his replacement.

Pep Guardiola has reportedly requested the signing of the 22-year-old after he impressed at the World Cup, but it remains to be seen if they’ll make a move.

The Portuguese outfit do not intend to make it easy for any suitors to sign up the Argentine and are reportedly demanding that his entire €120 million release clause amount be paid.

The Argentine is a brilliant midfielder, boasting more tackles (2.4) in the Primeira Liga than any City player this season while only two of Guardiola’s men have more interceptions, but City surely aren’t going to sign him unless an existing player leaves.

The report shared on Twitter gathered a number of replies from a wide range of Man City supporters.

“Will never understand how they didn’t go after him when he was available for like £20m. Insane.”
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“Should have signed him last summer. Missed opportunity. We were linked as well. However, this is a transfer I can get behind👌.”
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“We should have signed him when he was worth £15M….”
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“Either Jude or Enzo, no sense bringing them both in when we’ve got Maximo. And looking at the price Benfica want for Enzo, Jude looks to be the better option.”
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“Rather go for Jude for that price.”
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“Just sign jude and another winger.”
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