Manchester City News
By James Thompson
Published on 2024-10-17 17:30:00
Manchester City are set to see a new face take over the sporting director role this summer with Hugo Viana replacing Txiki Begiristain, who has been with the club for 13 years. Viana’s appointment was officially confirmed during the latest international break, giving him an advantage to potentially make an early star signing for the club in the upcoming transfer window. Leverkusen’s CEO’s remarks about not wanting to strengthen direct competitors in the Bundesliga with top players like Florian Wirtz could hand City an advantage in the transfer race for the talented 21-year-old.
Wirtz, who has an impressive record of 47 goals and 51 assists in 162 matches, has been linked with a move to City, Real Madrid, and Bayern Munich. Leverkusen’s €150m valuation for Wirtz may be a significant investment, but if City can convince the German club to sell to them over their Bundesliga rivals, it could be a statement signing for Viana at his new club. This advantage in the transfer hunt for Wirtz could prove crucial for City in solidifying their squad for the upcoming season.
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