Manchester City are making quiet moves this summer. While most eyes are on big-money forwards, Pep Guardiola has turned his attention elsewhere. His focus is on the man between the sticks.
City’s current goalkeeping setup may look stable from the outside, but there are questions behind the scenes.
Guardiola wants more depth and experience. And one name has suddenly entered the frame.
It all started with the Club World Cup. One keeper stood out with a world-class performance.
He kept Real Madrid at bay almost single-handedly with diving saves, sharp reactions, and pure calmness under pressure.
And the match against the Premier League side Manchester City at the Club World Cup changed everything.
People started watching his performance closely, not just fans, but clubs, the big ones. And City were among the first to pick up the phone.
This goalkeeper already has a strong reputation. He’s played on big nights. He’s won major trophies. But this was a reminder, he’s still got it.
Now 34, he’s showing the kind of composure only time can bring. He reads the game well. He commands his area.
And he doesn’t panic under pressure. For Guardiola, that ticks all the boxes.
Pep Guardiola wants Yassine Bounou at Man City
City want someone who brings experience but can still perform at the top, someone who won’t flinch on a big stage.
And according to Fichajes, they might have found the right man.
Yassine Bounou played a key role as his club Al-Hilal shocked the world.
The Saudi Pro League champions beat Premier League giants Manchester City in the Club World Cup Round of 16 clash.
Bono also grabbed attention when he knocked Spain and Portugal out of the 2022 FIFA World Cup with his heroics in front of goal.
Now, he’s back on the radar of Europe’s best. And if things go City’s way, he could soon be guarding their goal at the Etihad.