„Alles, was ich über Moral und Verpflichtungen weiß, verdanke ich dem Fußball.“

Another hugely talented defender heading to the Etihad. Outstanding athleticism, excellent in duels and blessed with enormous potential. Manchester City continue to build for the future. The future is bright. #Malonga #ManCity #CityFootballGroup

Manchester City have agreed a deal to sign Hermann Malonga from Paris Saint-Germain. According to Fabrizio Romano, the highly-rated centre-back, born in 2008, has accepted all terms and will join Manchester City’s long-term project. Another elite young talent heading to the Etihad as City continue to invest heavily in the future. The club’s commitment to identifying and developing the best young players in world football remains stronger than ever. #ManCity #CityFootballGroup

Mit Blick auf die Zukunft von Julian #Nagelsmann nach der WM stellt sich vor allem eine Frage: Welche Optionen hätte er überhaupt im Klubfußball? Die meisten europäischen Schwergewichte haben ihre Trainerfrage inzwischen geklärt. Real Madrid, Manchester City, Liverpool, Arsenal, Barcelona oder PSG sind auf absehbare Zeit besetzt. Genau deshalb könnte die Nationalmannschaft auch über die WM hinaus die attraktivste Option für Nagelsmann bleiben. Denn unabhängig von seinen Fähigkeiten als Trainer gibt es aktuell schlicht kaum realistische Möglichkeiten, zeitnah einen europäischen Topklub zu übernehmen. #DFB #FIFAWorldCup

AC Milan appear to be closing in on the appointment of Ruben #Amorim as their new head coach. Reports suggest that an agreement in principle has been reached on a contract until 2028, with an option for a further season. An official announcement is still pending. From a footballing perspective, the move makes a lot of sense. Amorim’s structured approach, tactical discipline and clear playing philosophy seem perfectly suited to Serie A. Now he has the opportunity to prove that he can not only develop teams, but also lead a major European club to success. That is something he ultimately failed to demonstrate at Manchester United. Milan could be the perfect stage for the next chapter of his coaching career. #SempreMilan #SerieA

FC Barcelona are monitoring Vitor #Reis as a potential defensive reinforcement for the future. According to reports, the Catalan club have already made contact with the City Football Group regarding a possible loan deal that could include a purchase option. However, from Manchester City’s perspective, the situation is far from straightforward. Reis showed during his loan spell at Girona that he has the talent and potential to become a genuine option for City’s first team in the coming years. At just 20 years old, he remains one of the club’s most highly-rated defensive prospects. For that reason, City may be reluctant to lose control of a player who could still have an important future at the Etihad. #ManCity #CityFootballGroup

Huge news for Manchester City fans: Joško #Gvardiol is staying at the club long-term! According to Fabrizio Romano, Gvardiol has signed a new contract until 2031, meaning a move to Real Madrid will not happen this summer. What’s particularly notable is that, according to Graeme Bailey, Gvardiol was Real Madrid’s top target for the left-back position, and the Croatian defender was aware of their interest. For City, this is a massive boost. Gvardiol has developed into one of the best defenders in the Premier League and is a hugely important player for both the present and the future of the club. #CityFootballGroup #ManCity

Beim Wuppertaler SV dürfte in Kürze die Entscheidung über den neuen Sportlichen Leiter fallen. Die Personalie Lennart Strufe soll spätestens Mitte bzw. Ende der Woche final geklärt werden. Der frühere Scout des 1. FC Köln gilt weiterhin als Favorit auf den Posten. Eine offizielle Bestätigung steht zwar noch aus, die Signale verdichten sich jedoch. Damit decken sich die aktuellen Informationen mit den Berichten der Wuppertaler Rundschau. #Oberliga

Manchester City are monitoring Yan #Diomande, with RB Leipzig reportedly valuing the highly-rated talent at €130-150m. The interest is understandable. Diomande is one of the most exciting young players in world football and has already shown at this World Cup why so many top clubs are keeping a close eye on him. However, two transfers worth more than €130m in the same summer appear highly unrealistic. If City succeed in signing Elliot #Anderson, it is difficult to imagine the club making another deal in a similar price range. As things stand, a move for Diomande feels unlikely unless there is a major change in City’s transfer plans. #ManCity #CityFootballGroup

Josko Gvardiol is set to sign a new #ManCity contract until 2031, further confirmed by @Jack_Gaughan. 🇭🇷✍️

🚨🔵 BREAKING: Joško Gvardiol deal, done and confirmed as he signs new contract at Manchester City. Agreement until June 2031 and move to Spain off for this summer. Seen as key player by director Viana and new coach Enzo Maresca.

After the first World Cup matches, two players have really stood out to me as absolutely essential for their teams. First, Felix #Nmecha. Germany simply doesn’t have another player in the squad with his unique box-to-box profile. His athleticism, ability to cover ground and goal threat from midfield are outstanding. And then there’s Yan #Diomande. At just 19 years old, his talent is incredible. He already showed against Ecuador just how special he can be. Technically brilliant, incredibly quick and so exciting to watch. #FIFAWorldCup

Wichtiger und überzeugender Sieg zum Auftakt. Genau so muss man in ein Turnier starten. Gleichzeitig sollten wir das Ergebnis nicht überbewerten. So deutlich der Sieg auch war – wir wissen noch immer nicht wirklich, wo diese Mannschaft steht. Der wahre Gradmesser wird das Spiel gegen die Elfenbeinküste. #GERCUW #DFB #FIFAWorldCup

Dany #Mota is once again on Palermo’s radar. According to Giornale di Sicilia, the Monza striker is one of the main profiles being considered to strengthen the Rosanero attack this summer. The City Football Group reportedly views Mota as an ideal partner for Joel Pohjanpalo, with his mobility and versatility seen as a strong fit for the project. Palermo already monitored the Portuguese forward during the January transfer window, and with Monza now seriously considering a sale, a move could become a realistic possibility in the coming weeks. #CityFootballGroup #SerieB #SiamoAquile

Exklusiv: Beim FC St. Pauli hofft man ebenfalls auf eine starke Weltmeisterschaft von Connor #Metcalfe. Eine positive Turnierleistung könnte den Marktwert des Australiers und damit auch eine mögliche Ablösesumme deutlich steigern. Nach meinen Informationen kam die Unzufriedenheit des Mittelfeldspielers während der Winter-Transferperiode bei den Verantwortlichen nicht sonderlich gut an. Entsprechend steht der Verein einem Transfer inzwischen deutlich offener gegenüber. Eine Vertragsverlängerung über 2027 hinaus ist nach aktuellem Stand ohnehin kein Thema mehr. Umso mehr dürfte die WM Einfluss auf die Zukunft von Metcalfe haben. #FIFAWorldCup #fcsp

Connor #Metcalfe could be one of the players to watch during this World Cup. According to reports, the midfielder already signaled during the winter break that he was open to a move, with regular national team football and the World Cup playing an important role in his thinking. Following St. Pauli’s relegation, it remains unclear whether Metcalfe wants to stay until 2027 or seek a new challenge. One thing is certain: a strong tournament could significantly increase both his profile and his transfer value. #FIFAWorldCup #fcsp