Manchester City seem set to snap up another bright young talent | OneFootball

A key element of the transfer strategy employed by Manchester City is to buy players for the future. City has made a habit of signing young players who have the potential to develop into first-team players at the club. Manchester City’s recent signings of Claudio Echeverri, Vitor Reis, Sverre Nypan, and American wonderkid Cavan Sullivan show that City is planning for the future in a host of their transfer moves. Now a new report indicates that City is edging closer to signing talented young and versatile winger Mathys Detourbet from fellow City Football Group club Troyes. Another prodigiously talented young player looks set to complete a move to Manchester City in the near future.

Manchester City are close to completing a move to sign Mathys Detourbet from Troyes.

Sacha Tavolieri has reported that Manchester City are close to completing a €15 million move to sign Mathys Detourbet from Troyes. Furthermore, Tavolieri reports that the two clubs have agreed on a €15 million deal that will see Detourbet become a City player. However, Tavolieri also reports that Detourbet is expected to remain on loan at Troyes for at least one more season.

What has convinced City to move for Mathys Detourbet?

Mathys Detourbet has been a regular first-team contributor for Troyes this season in Ligue Two. So far this season, Detourbet has made 29 appearances for Troyes, and the 18 year old has become a starter at Troyes. He has scored 2 goals and added 6 assists in those appearances. Detourbet has played on the left and right wing, and he can also play as an attacking midfielder. In terms of his positional versatility, Detourbet ticks that particular box as a versatile attacking weapon.

Typically, Mathys Detourbet does his best work playing on the left wing, cutting inside onto his right foot. That said, Detourbet is equally adept at getting on the outside of defenders, utilizing his pace. There is an unpredictability to Detourbet’s play on the wing, which makes him a tantalizing prospect on the left wing.

In terms of Detourbet’s technical ability, the young French winger has an exceptional first touch. This sets him up superbly well to take on his man and utilize his exceptional dribbling ability. Detourbet’s dribbling ability can see him beat a defender, or carry the ball exceptionally well. Another strong feature of his play is his ability to drop deep to receive possession.

In terms of Detourbet’s creativity in possession he thrives as a dribbler. He plays with flair and it isn’t rare to see him attempt back heels and extravagant touches. Mathys Detourbet has shown in Ligue Two how dangerous a player he can be.

However, Mathys Detourbet is far from a finished product. His finishing drastically needs to improve, as does his use of his weaker foot. But he is only 18 years of age, with plenty of scope for improvement and growth as a player.

Final thoughts.

Manchester City are reportedly close to completing a €15 million move to sign Mathys Detourbet from Troyes. City will be signing a winger who is exceptionally gifted, with the potential to become a dangerous player. If Mathys Detourbet is signed by Manchester City this summer, he may not be seen at City for at least another season. However, he may be worth the wait for City if he can continue to grow as a player in France. Based on his performances this season in Ligue Two, Detourbet could prove to be a shrewd signing by Manchester City if they do complete a deal to sign the young attacking player.