Frank Christian
Manchester City has had an eventful summer filled with player transfers and preparations for the Club World Cup. Pep Guardiola has already secured a number of new signings and may continue to add to his roster.
Several players are expected to depart, with Kevin De Bruyne potentially heading to Napoli and other teammates also being rumored for moves.
While Guardiola aims to streamline his squad, his captain appears to disagree with this approach.
What are Bernardo Silva’s thoughts on Man City’s transfer strategy?
After Man City’s impressive victory against Juventus, Silva commented on the team’s squad depth, crediting their achievements to the quality and number of players available.
He remarked, “We possess a substantial squad. It’s particularly beneficial for this tournament and hopefully for the entire season. The contributions from these players, not just in this match but in others, have been significant.
“Today’s substitutes played a crucial role, and we need everyone to achieve success.”
Silva appreciates the depth within City’s squad for the Club World Cup and highlighted how effective the bench players were during the match, including goals from substitutes Erling Haaland and Phil Foden.
Conversely, Guardiola wishes to reduce the squad size. He has expressed his dissatisfaction with having too many players and intends to offload several before the Premier League season kicks off.
Prominent players, including Jack Grealish, are likely to leave City this summer, with Kyle Walker and Kalvin Phillips also seeking transfers, although nothing has been confirmed yet.
James McAtee may consider a departure to gain more playing time, having been notably absent from the Club World Cup squad in favor of representing England’s Under-21 team.
Updates from Manchester City and related information
- Pep Guardiola criticizes FIFA referees as a Man City player faces an extended ban from the Club World Cup
- A Man City player vows to pursue the Champions League title despite recent transfer speculation
- Pep Guardiola acknowledges that an injured player may miss the knockout stage of the Club World Cup
