Manchester City officials attend major clash in Prague

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Published on 2024-03-08 11:42:06

Officials from Manchester City recently attended a showdown clash in the Czech Republic, where a notable name scored the match-winning goal. This is part of City Football Group’s ongoing pursuit of the best rising talents globally, aiming to continue their dominance in the sport by signing exciting players and sending them on loan to their clubs across continents.

The current season has seen the rise of Girona in La Liga, a team partially owned by City Football Group, benefiting from the talents of Manchester City players like Yan Couto, who is currently on loan at the Catalan club. Couto’s development has been so impressive that he is now considered a senior Brazil international due to his performances alongside teammate Savio.

Despite City Football Group’s focus on South American talent, they have been scouting talents in Europe as well. Recently, a Manchester City talent official attended a Czech Cup meeting between Slavia Prague and Sparta Prague, which ended in a 2-3 victory for the latter.

In the match, Sparta Prague’s attacking midfielder Adam Karabec, who is included in the Guardian’s list of ‘Next Gen’ talents, scored the match-winning goal from the penalty spot in the 114th minute. It is unclear whether Manchester City will pursue any interest in the talents showcased in the game, including Karabec.

In addition to the Prague showdown, Manchester City has been keeping an eye on performances in Portugal, with reports suggesting an interest in Porto and Argentina midfielder Alan Varela. Varela, who has a €70 million release clause, joined FC Porto from Boca Juniors and could provide the midfield reinforcement City needs.

Overall, Manchester City’s scouting efforts demonstrate their commitment to finding and nurturing top talents globally, ensuring their continued success in the sport.

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