man city reach agreement for first summer signing pep guardiola side have reportedly reached verbal agreement with juventus defender nicolo savona ahead of 2025 summer transfer window pep guardiola side have been heavily linked with move for andrea cambiaso in recent months but they have now verbally agreed personal terms with his juventus team mate savona according to foot mercato who claim that savona is eager to join man city this summer although he remains the club third choice right back target behind flamengo wesley and newcastle united
valentino livramento while savona has reportedly agreed to join man city this summer the eight time premier league champions are yet to finalise deal with juventus and they may still opt to pursue deal for cambiaso wesley or livramento instead savona 22 has made 36 appearances across all competitions for juventus so far this season notching two goals and providing one assist the italian defender still has four years remaining on his current contract at juventus while his estimated transfer value etv stands at 17.7 million euro man city spent 218 million euro on five new players during the january transfer window omar marmoush nico gonzalez abdukodir khusanov vitor reis and juma bah and they are set to be backed in the market yet again this summer guardiola side
have been linked with numerous top players in recent months including diogo costa morgan gibbs white and adam wharton although they will lose club legend kevin de bruyne on bosman deal at the end of june kyle walker is also expected to depart the etihad stadium on permanent deal following his loan spell at ac milan while john stones and bernardo silva may be offloaded too as man city look to continue major overhaul of the first team squad at guardiola disposal man city have been one of the most dominant forces in english football over the past decade winning eight premier league titles five league cups two fa cups and their first champions league trophy
the citizens have established themselves as powerhouse both domestically and in europe largely thanks to their exceptional transfer strategy and player recruitment under pep guardiola leadership city have consistently strengthened their squad with high quality additions each season ensuring they remain competitive across all fronts the potential acquisition of nicolo savona represents another shrewd piece of business by the manchester club as they look to bolster their defensive
options ahead of the new campaign savona highly rated young defender who has impressed with his performances for juventus this season has attracted interest from several top european clubs but city appear to have stolen march on their rivals by agreeing personal terms with the italian the 22 year old versatile defender primarily operates as right back but can also play in central defensive role if required his technical ability composure on the ball and defensive awareness make him perfect fit for guardiola system which demands defenders to be
comfortable in possession and capable of contributing to the team buildup play city interest in savona comes amid uncertainty surrounding the future of several key defensive players at the club with kyle walker expected to leave permanently following his loan spell at ac milan and speculation continuing about john stones future the need for defensive reinforcements has become priority for the citizens while man city have reportedly agreed terms with savona he is not the only right back target on their radar the club also considering moves for flamengo wesley and newcastle united valentino livramento indicating that guardiola is determined to strengthen this particular position ahead of the new season the fact that city are pursuing
multiple options in the same position highlights their meticulous approach to transfer business ensuring they have alternatives should their primary targets prove unattainable following their significant investment in the january transfer window where they spent 218 million euro on five new players the citizens show no signs of slowing down their spending as they prepare for the 2025 26 campaign the club hierarchy appears fully committed to backing
guardiola in the transfer market providing him with the resources needed to maintain city status as one of europe elite teams the potential departure of kevin de bruyne whose contract expires at the end of june represents significant blow for man city the belgian midfielder has been instrumental in the club success during his time at the etihad stadium and finding suitable replacement will be no easy task however city proactive approach in the transfer market suggests they are already planning for life without their talismanic playmaker the links with players like diogo costa
morgan gibbs white and adam wharton indicate that the club is targeting young talented individuals who can contribute immediately while also representing long term investments the possible exits of established stars like debruyne walker stones and bernardo silva would mark the end of an era at man city many of these players have been key figures in the most successful period in the club history their departures would
necessitate major rebuilding project something that guardiola appears prepared to undertake savona arrival would represent first step in this reconstruction process as city look to blend experience with youth to create squad capable of maintaining their high standards in coming years the fact that the italian defender still has four years remaining on his juventus contract puts the italian club in strong negotiating position and city may need to pay premium to secure his services however with savona estimated transfer value standing at 17.7 million euro the deal could still represent good value in today inflated market especially for player of his potential and age profile man city track record in the transfer market under their current ownership has been largely impressive with the club rarely wasting money on players who fail to make impact the careful scouting and analysis that goes into each signing has ensured high success rate in their recruitment and fans will be hoping savona follows this trend should he complete move to the etihad the competition for places at man city is always fierce and any new signing must be prepared to fight for their position in the team savona would likely find himself competing with established
players for starting berth but the potential departure of walker could open door for him to secure regular first team football the reported interest in other right backs suggests guardiola may be planning to bring in multiple options in this position creating healthy competition that should benefit the team overall as man city continue their pursuit of domestic and european glory the club ongoing investment in the squad demonstrates their unwavering ambition the citizens are not content with their past achievements and are constantly looking to improve and evolve under guardiola guidance
while some may criticize their spending the reality is that city operate within system that demands significant investment to remain competitive at the highest level the potential signing of savona represents just one piece of larger puzzle as city prepare for new era the club transition from team that has dominated english football in recent years to one that can maintain that success with fresh faces will be fascinating to watch for football fans everywhere the coming summer transfer window promises to be period of significant change at the etihad stadium with several high profile departures expected and number of new arrivals
anticipated city supporters will be eagerly awaiting official confirmation of savona signing and news of other potential additions as the club looks to build squad capable of continuing their remarkable success story the management team at man city led by director of football txiki begiristain has consistently demonstrated their ability to identify and secure top talent from around the world their strategic approach to recruitment focusing on players who fit specific profile and can adapt to guardiola demanding style of play has been key factor in the club sustained success the pursuit of savona follows this established pattern with the young italian possessing the technical and physical attributes that city look for in their defenders should the deal be completed it would represent statement of intent from the manchester club as they begin their summer business early sending message to their rivals that they remain determined to strengthen
despite their already formidable squad the reported agreement with savona demonstrates city efficiency in the transfer market with the club moving quickly to secure their targets before the window officially opens this proactive approach has served them well in the past allowing them to avoid drawn out negotiations and bidding wars that can drive up prices and complicate deals while the transfer is not yet finalized with juventus the fact that personal terms have reportedly been agreed suggests that city are serious about bringing the defender to the etihad and are prepared to meet the italian club demands the
coming weeks will be crucial in determining whether savona becomes city first summer signing or if the club turns its attention to alternative targets like wesley or livramento regardless of the outcome city approach to the transfer window provides fascinating insight into how elite clubs operate in the modern football landscape with careful planning strategic targeting and decisive action being key components of successful recruitment policy man city fans will be
hoping that the club continues its impressive record in the transfer market this summer bringing in players who can maintain the high standards set in recent years and help the team compete for major honors once again in the 2025 26 season
