‘I tried everything I could to persuade him to join PSG, but it appears His mind is made up already’: Marco Verratti confirmed His £60 million International Teammate has turned down the PSG offer to join Manchester City in January
A recent report indicates that Manchester City’s manager, Pep Guardiola, has a strong interest in securing the services of Inter Milan’s left-back, Federico DiMarco, during the upcoming summer transfer window. This information comes from Inter Live.it, emphasizing DiMarco’s status as one of Serie A’s top left-backs. Guardiola appears to believe that DiMarco could be a valuable addition to Manchester City’s squad, considering him a potentially excellent signing.
Pep Guardiola’s personal interest in Federico DiMarco has been evident for some time. DiMarco’s outstanding performances last season earned him recognition as one of the top left-backs in Europe, according to journalist Zach Lowy. Notably, even during the Champions League final against Manchester City, DiMarco showcased his skills as a flying full-back, giving credit to City’s goalkeeper Ederson for his brilliant performance.
Guardiola’s admiration for DiMarco has grown over the months, and the Italian’s performance in a match against Manchester City in Istanbul last June further impressed the Catalan tactician. Interestingly, it’s rumored that Manchester City is willing to fulfill Guardiola’s desire next summer with a reported offer of £52.4 million, which could be sufficient to persuade Inter Milan to part ways with the 25-year-old talent.
However, some questions arise regarding whether Federico DiMarco’s playing style aligns with Pep Guardiola’s established approach at Manchester City. DiMarco primarily operates as a left wing-back rather than a traditional full-back, and City is known for their defensive solidity. This choice might resemble fielding a left-back with defensive vulnerabilities, such as Joao Cancelo.
In contrast, players like Josko Gvardiol, Nathan Ake, or Manuel Akanji offer more dependable options at left-back. Hence, it raises a valid question as to why Guardiola has singled out DiMarco as a potential addition to the team.
