Manchester City are looking for a winger after the rumored sale of Riyad Mahrez to Al Ahly, and have been linked with Rodrigo Riquelme.
According to Spanish newspaper AS, Atletico Madrid winger Rodrigo Riquelme has been linked with a move to Pep Guardiola’s team as a replacement for the Algerian winger.
The 23-year-old winger will either be offered first-team opportunities under Diego Simeone or sold, according to the report.
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After spending last season on loan at Girona, the winger will not be loaned out again. Due to City’s links with the Spanish club, this might speak well for Guardiola’s side’s prospects of signing the Spaniard.
The winger is under contract with Atletico until 2028 and is keen to succeed at the Wanda Metropolitana, according to the same report.
Despite this, the attacker is reportedly ‘very popular’ amongst teams in the Premier League, although City are the only team mentioned in the report from the Premier League.
Real Betis, managed by former City boss Manuel Pellegrini, are also thought to have an interest in Riquelme.
Rodrigo Riquelme, Manchester City target a gem ?
As previously stated, the Spaniard spent the season on loan in La Liga at Girona, where he contributed four goals and four assists.
According to FBREF, Riquelme excels in dribbling in particular, with the winger ranking first in Europe’s top five leagues in progressive carries, successful take-ons, and penalty box touches.
His dribbling ability could be just what City needs after losing Riyad Mahrez to Saudi Arabia.
The winger would undoubtedly excel under Guardiola’s supervision, and the treble winners are said to be in pole position to sign the 23-year-old. Despite this, the Spaniard seemed to want to stay Rodrigo Riquelme, a Manchester City target, is a gem.
As previously stated, the Spaniard spent the season on loan in La Liga at Girona, where he contributed four goals and four assists.
According to FBREF, Riquelme excels in dribbling in particular, with the winger ranking first in Europe’s top five leagues in progressive carries, successful take-ons, and penalty box touches.
His dribbling ability could be just what City needs after losing Riyad Mahrez to Saudi Arabia.
The winger would undoubtedly excel under Guardiola’s supervision, and the treble winners are said to be in pole position to sign the 23-year-old. Despite this, the Spaniard seemed to want to stay.
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