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Published on 2024-07-24 12:45:00
Manchester City’s official online club store hinted at a potential shirt number change within Pep Guardiola’s squad, sparking speculation among fans. The team is currently on a pre-season tour in the United States, with a thrilling 3-4 defeat against Celtic showcasing the talents of young prospects like Oscar Bobb.
Bobb, who had an impressive performance with a goal and two assists, may be in line for a shirt number change to reflect his growing role in Guardiola’s squad. The player had been wearing number 52 but was briefly listed with the number 22 on the official store, alongside other players like Savinho.
The number 22 shirt at Manchester City has been worn by notable players like Gael Clichy and Richard Dunne in the past. Whether Bobb’s potential move to number 22 is a leak or an error on the club shop’s website remains to be seen, adding an element of excitement for fans awaiting confirmation.
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