Cavan Sullivan alerts Real Madrid and Barcelona: City future not sealed | OneFootball

Cavan Sullivan, one of the brightest prospects in American soccer, still does not have his future fully defined. Although there is a pre-agreement for him to join Manchester City in 2028, Real Madrid and Barcelona remain alert to a situation that could change.

At just 16 years old, Sullivan has already become one of the most eye-catching names in American soccer. The Philadelphia Union midfielder broke into MLS at a very young age, and his development has even put him on the radar of the United States national team.

Last Saturday, he also took another major step by making his debut for the senior U.S. national team against Peru, a match in which he played 62 minutes.

City moved ahead, but the deal is not final

Sullivan’s talent has led several of Europe’s top clubs to begin tracking his progress. Among them are Real Madrid, Barcelona, and PSG, along with other teams interested in signing one of North American soccer’s biggest prospects.

However, the City Football Group moved first and reached an agreement in principle with the player.

The initial plan is for Sullivan to remain in Philadelphia until his contract ends and, once he turns 18 in 2028, make the move to Manchester City.

But there is one important detail: the deal has not been finalized.

The doubts surrounding Manchester City open the door

Sullivan’s future is once again under the spotlight due to Manchester City’s current institutional and legal situation.

While the outcome of the proceedings related to the 115 charges the club is facing in the Premier League is still pending, questions are also beginning to emerge around various future operations linked to the City Football Group.

In that context, Sullivan’s representative, Dan Segal, acknowledged that there is a pre-agreement, while leaving open the possibility that the situation could change.

The statement keeps open a story that, for now, has Manchester City as the expected destination, but not a definitive one.

Real Madrid and Barcelona remain attentive

The situation has also put Real Madrid and Barcelona on alert, clubs that, according to reports from the United States, have been closely monitoring the young midfielder’s development.

Sullivan stands out not only because of his age and performances, but also because of the impact he could make off the pitch as one of the emerging faces of American soccer.

While City waits to resolve its situation and preserve the agreement reached with the player, the two Spanish giants remain attentive to any change that may occur.

A rise that has not gone unnoticed

Sullivan’s numbers help explain why he has generated so much interest.

On the verge of turning 17, the midfielder has recorded seven goals and five assists, with six of those goals and four assists coming in August and September.

In addition, his recent form has reached another level: he has been named to the team of the week in each of the last three rounds.

Manchester City still holds the advantage thanks to the pre-agreement reached with the player, but Cavan Sullivan’s future is still not completely settled. And while the English club’s situation remains unresolved, Real Madrid and Barcelona have reason to keep a close eye on the young American prospect.

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