Manchester City concluded a contract on the deadline with FC Porto for the midfielder Nicolas GonzálezAdding the midfielder in the last hour of the mid-season window.
ESPN reported earlier on Monday that the two teams were engaged in negotiations on its future, the Premier League club not wanting to respect the Liberation clause in the González contract before finally paying the costs, supposed Be around 60 million euros ($ 62 million).
He signed on a contract which takes place until 2029. Porto was not willing to reduce their evaluation because part of the payment will be due to the old club of González, Barcelona.
The Spaniard moved to Portugal from Laliga in 2023 and a source told ESPN that payment due to Barcelona if the González movements could reach 40% of the total transfer fees.
“This is an ideal opportunity for me at this stage of my career,” said González about the move.
“I am 23 years old and I want to test myself in England. There is no better club than Manchester City for me to do that.
“Look at the team they have here. It’s incredible, full of world class players. There is no footballer in the world who would not want to be part of this configuration.
“I know the reputation that Pep (Guardiola) has and I can’t wait to work with him. In fact, I am honored that he wants me to play in his team.
“I am really excited. I just want to meet my teammates, and the staff here and then I want to play in front of the city fans!”
This decision brings City spending in January to around 210 million euros after the acquisitions of Omar Marmoush,, Abdukodir Khusanov And Vitor Reis As well as Gonzalez.
The information from Rob Dawson and Sam Marsden of ESPN contributed to this report.
