The 23-year-old Porto midfielder joins City to bolster the midfield after Rodri’s injury
Manchester City have secured a major deadline day signing, as they reached an agreement with Porto to bring in midfielder Nico Gonzalez on a permanent deal. The move, valued at around €60 million (£49.8 million, $61.5 million), marks a significant boost to Pep Guardiola’s side as they look to strengthen their midfield following a serious injury to star Rodri.
The negotiations, which began last Friday, have finally come to fruition, and Gonzalez is now set to undergo a medical in the coming hours before officially joining the Premier League champions. Trusted journalist Fabrizio Romano confirmed on social media, “Nico González, set to travel after agreement reached between Man City and Porto for his move worth €60m,” signaling that the transfer is imminent.
Gonzalez, who has been scouted by Manchester City for some time—even since his days as a youth player at Barcelona—offers versatility in midfield, capable of playing as a number six, eight, or ten. In his 68 senior appearances for Porto, he has notched up nine goals and nine assists, showcasing a balanced blend of creativity and defensive grit that City are eager to harness.
City’s pursuit of a new midfield presence intensified after they explored other targets, including Newcastle star Bruno Guimaraes and Crystal Palace youngster Adam Wharton, but both options ultimately fell through this window. With his impressive performances and potential for further growth, Gonzalez is seen as the ideal solution to not only fill the void left by Rodri’s absence but also provide healthy competition for the likes of Mateo Kovacic and Bernardo Silva.
An intriguing aspect of the deal is its financial structure. Although Gonzalez’s contract at Porto includes a €60 million release clause, Manchester City have arranged for the fee to be paid gradually rather than upfront. Additionally, Barcelona is set to receive 40 percent of the transfer fee due to a sell-on clause in his contract—a detail that adds an interesting twist to the negotiations.
As Manchester City continue to build a squad capable of challenging for every major trophy, the addition of Nico Gonzalez represents both a tactical upgrade and a long-term investment in their midfield. With the transfer window closing soon, fans will be eagerly watching as City look to turn this new signing into a key component of their title charge.
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