When it rains in Manchester, it pours—and this summer at Man City, it promises to be a full-blown monsoon. The perennial Premier League titans, who once strutted their way to four consecutive league crowns, now find themselves clinging to a Champions League spot like a man gripping an umbrella in a windstorm. Thanks to their timely dispatching of Aston Villa last week, Man City currently sit comfortably in fourth, but complacency is not on the agenda.
Man City stare down a summer of seismic shifts
The Etihad’s blue carpet is about to roll out—not for a victory parade, but for departures. Kevin De Bruyne is about to swap Manchester drizzle for sunnier pastures. Kyle Walker looks ready to join him, presumably with fewer sprints down the right flank and more leisurely strolls. Meanwhile, Bernardo Silva and Ederson are on the radar of Europe’s big spenders. It’s not quite the Last Dance, but it’s close enough to cue a nostalgic montage.
Could Pep Guardiola really abandon Man City?
Sky Sports pundit Kris Boyd certainly thinks so. His on-air musings hinted at Pep Guardiola possibly dropping the mic and walking off stage before the 2025/26 curtain even rises. With a rebuild of this magnitude, Boyd speculates Pep might just fancy a sabbatical over a season of spreadsheets and strategy sessions. However, walking away after a less-than-glorious campaign? Even Guardiola’s stylish cardigans wouldn’t cover that blemish on his legacy.
How will City reload for next season?
The shopping list is bold, brash, and unmistakably Guardiola-esque. Florian Wirtz of Bayer Leverkusen is eyed as the heir to De Bruyne’s midfield throne. Nottingham Forest’s Morgan Gibbs-White—spotted chatting with Pep (flirtatiously, if we’re honest)—is another midfield target. Juventus’ Andrea Cambiaso is shortlisted for left-back duties, while a right-back could sneak into the basket depending on Rico Lewis’ future.
Yes, there’s a mountain of work to be done. But if there’s one thing we know about Man City, it’s that they never shy away from making headlines—and they rarely forget their wallet.
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