Sergio Gomez: Man City complete £11m (£13m) signing of left-back from Anderlecht on four-year deal | News about Transfer Center
Manchester City have completed the £11m (£13m) signing of Sergio Gomez from Anderlecht on a four-year deal.
City have agreed a deal for Gomez last week and the 21-year-old will wear the number 21 shirt for the Premier League champions.
It was initially thought Gomez, who made 49 appearances for Anderlecht last term under Vincent Kompany, would be on loan this season, but the City boss Pep Guardiola confirmed to stay and compete for the position of left-back.
Speaking last week, Guardiola said: “The target is a young player, in the youth World Cup years ago, the best player was Phil Foden and he was the second best.
“He played in Spain Under-21s, young talent for Barcelona, went to Borussia Dortmund, played well under Vincent Kompany.
“He’s of now, he’ll stay with us.”
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Speaking last week, Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola said Sergio Gomez would not go on loan
Gomez: Playing for Pep will be special
Gomez came into the sights of Man City as they were pursuing a contract with Marc Cucurella, who eventually signed for Chelsea.
“I am extremely proud and happy to be joining Manchester City,” Gomez said after completing his transfer.
“Man City is the best team in England and at Pep Guardiola, I have the opportunity to learn and grow under the best manager in world football.
“Being a part of this club is a dream come true for me and something any young player aspires to.
“The number of titles that City have won over the years is astounding and the style of play under Pep is the most exciting in Europe.
“To be playing and being coached by Pep and his coaches will be very special.
“I’ve heard so much about the Man City fans and their passion, so I can’t wait to get started and try to help the club achieve even more.”
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Begiristain: Gomez has great potential
Man City director of football Txiki Begiristain added: “We are delighted to welcome Sergio to Manchester City. He is a very exciting young talent.
“Sergio’s development in recent seasons has been impressive – he is an excellent defender with great potential.
“Over the past year, he has gained great experience in the Belgian and European leagues with Anderlecht.
“We are sure that he will bring additional quality to our squad both in defense and forward and he will only continue to develop and improve the game under Pep and the coaches. mine.”
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