Hardly used, Nico González admits he could leave Manchester City | OneFootball

Limited playing time at Manchester City could lead Nico González to leave the club, according to The Times. The Spanish international is said to be seriously considering his future due to the lack of regular minutes this season and could follow Pep Guardiola out the door.

The 24-year-old midfielder joined the Citizens in February last year from FC Porto in a deal worth around €60 million. Even so, he has been unable to secure a regular place in the starting lineup, despite replacing fellow Spaniard Rodri on several occasions.

Although he has made 41 appearances in all competitions this season, most of them have come from the bench. During that period, he scored just two goals, one of which proved decisive in City’s FA Cup triumph, in the semi-finals against Southampton. As a result, he was ultimately left out of the squad for the 2026 World Cup.

With three years still left on his contract, Nico González’s situation has already caught the attention of clubs in Spain and Italy, which continue to monitor his progress, the same source adds. One of the possible scenarios is also a return to his home country, where he completed his development at Barcelona.

The player’s possible stay or departure could also depend on City’s plans in the transfer market, as the club is reportedly interested in Elliot Anderson, the Nottingham Forest midfielder coached by Vítor Pereira, who plays a similar role, and is also tracking Enzo Fernández, the former Benfica player who now represents Chelsea.

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