Nicolo Barella Real Feelings on Man City Emerge Amid Pep Guardiola’s £75m Transfer Interest
Nicolo Barella, the 27-year-old midfield dynamo, has become a hot topic in the transfer market, with Manchester City reportedly targeting him as a potential replacement for the injured Rodri. The Spanish midfielder suffered an anterior cruciate ligament injury during City’s recent clash with Arsenal, and his absence has left a gaping hole in the reigning Premier League champions’ midfield.
According to reports from the Daily Star, Barella has topped Pep Guardiola’s list of potential candidates to fill the void left by Rodri. Guardiola’s admiration for Barella isn’t new, with the Italian’s exceptional performances for Inter Milan having caught his eye even before Rodri’s injury. Now, with the January transfer window approaching, City may be preparing to make a £75m bid to bring Barella to the Etihad Stadium.
Barella, however, only recently reaffirmed his commitment to Inter Milan. The Italy international signed a contract extension with the Serie A club this past summer, tying him to the San Siro until 2029. Upon signing the extension, Barella expressed his joy in an interview with Inter’s official website. “I am extremely happy and excited to sign the extension of my contract with Inter for so many years. I never had any doubts: I believe in this project, and above all, I wanted this signature to arrive before the European Championship,” Barella said.
He further emphasized his loyalty to the club, adding, “I am really proud to be able to defend the colours of this great club for a long time. My desire is to continue on the path of success that we have undertaken with the group and the coach in recent years. We want to grow more and more to give more joy to our fans.”
Despite Barella’s deep connection with Inter, the appeal of working under Guardiola and competing in the Premier League might tempt the Italian maestro to consider a switch to Manchester. Speaking after a recent clash with City, Barella called Guardiola’s side a “very strong team” and noted that Inter proved they could compete at the same level during their goalless draw in the Champions League.
With Rodri out for the foreseeable future, Manchester City will be eager to secure a top-tier replacement, and Barella fits the bill. It remains to be seen whether the Italian’s loyalty to Inter will stand firm, or if the allure of a new challenge in Manchester will sway him.
Nicolo Barella Real Feelings on Man City Emerge Amid Pep Guardiola’s £75m Transfer Interest
