Sport Witness
By Pedro Reinert
Published on 2026-04-30 10:08:00
Manchester City’s long-term work with Bahia has already placed youngsters like Dell and Ruan Pablo firmly on the radar, and the next phase of that plan is now taking shape behind the scenes.
The Brazilian club, part of the City Football Group structure, are refining how those talents are developed. As a result, the pathway from Salvador to Europe is becoming more structured and deliberate.
According to Globo Esporte, Bahia have implemented an Individual Development Program (IDP) aimed at accelerating the progress of their top academy players.
The initiative reflects a model already used across other CFG clubs, including Manchester City themselves.
Individual development aligned with City Football Group…
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