A ‘dream’ transfer has been revealed, and Fabrizio Romano has verified that Chelsea Football Club has completed their move for Manchester City’s players who won the treble. In what manner did Pep Guardiola allow him to leave?.
In the coming weeks, several Manchester City players will represent their nations as they finalize preparations for Euro 2024 in Germany, which begins on July 15. Despite the absence of many players, Manchester City will stay busy preparing for the next season. This includes identifying potential transfer targets and assessing the squad to make long-term plans for various players.
Enzo Maresca, a former Manchester City player, has completed a transfer to Chelsea. Just a year after leaving City, Maresca, who was previously an assistant manager under Pep Guardiola, has been officially appointed as Chelsea’s new head coach. Last season, Maresca led Leicester City to win the Championship and secure an immediate return to the Premier League. Despite this success, he will now be managing Chelsea instead of Leicester. Maresca has signed a five-year contract with Chelsea, with an option for an additional year.
Maresca’s possession-based approach, similar to Guardiola’s, reportedly attracted Chelsea’s interest, according to MENSport. This move is considered one of the summer’s surprising transfers. Given Chelsea’s history of frequent managerial changes, Maresca’s performance at Stamford Bridge will be closely monitored. There is some debate about whether he should have gained more experience with Leicester before making such a significant move. Maresca used his connections at City to bring in defender Callum Doyle on loan to Leicester, but now that he is at Chelsea, City might be less willing to assist him.
Deniz Undav, a striker for Brighton & Hove Albion, has expressed his ambition to play for Manchester City before retiring. Undav, who struggled to secure a starting spot during his first Premier League season, spent the past season on loan with Stuttgart in the Bundesliga, where he made 30 league appearances, scored 18 goals, and provided 10 assists. Discussing his future aspirations, Undav mentioned his desire to join Manchester City, highlighting the effort he is willing to put in to achieve this goal.
He told Bild, “Few players would turn down an offer from Bayern. Everyone aspires to play for major teams like Real Madrid, Barcelona, and Manchester City. I give my all every day to reach that final significant step I hope to take one day.”
MENSport notes that despite Undav’s impressive goal-scoring record in the Bundesliga, he faced challenges in his only Premier League season. To capture Pep Guardiola’s attention, he needs to return to Brighton and start scoring goals consistently. However, at 27 years old and entering his prime, Undav faces the challenge of time. The 2024–2025 season will be crucial for Undav in his pursuit of that “dream” move to Manchester City.
