Manchester City fans have been left in suspense as the club has yet to officially announce the signing of one of the four players they intended to secure before the transfer window closed. Despite the transfer window shutting at 7 PM on Tuesday, there has been no official confirmation from the club regarding the completion of the deal, even though the player reportedly underwent a medical several days ago. However, there is no need for concern among the City faithful, as all necessary procedures have been completed, ensuring the new signings will join Pep Guardiola’s squad without issue.
Khaldoon Al Mubarak said: “What we are focusing on is the future, always. History is great and it’s lovely and we celebrate it, and we enjoy it. But then the page flips and there’s a new page to write, and the future is about what we can do together. How many more leagues we can keep winning, how many more Champions Leagues we can go on and win. It’s Erling telling the club and telling us he’s betting on us, and it’s us telling him we’re betting on you, and we’re betting for the next 10 years, you’re going to take us to the next chapters with more trophies and incredible success.”
The delay in the announcement is attributed to the players’ commitments to international fixtures, which have limited their availability for finalizing transfers. Tijjani Reijnders, for instance, flew to Manchester for his medical on Sunday, sandwiched between playing for the Netherlands on Saturday and Tuesday. Similarly, Rayan Cherki arrived on Monday after featuring for France in the Nations League third-place match. Despite these scheduling challenges, City fans can be assured that all critical aspects of the transfers have been handled, allowing the players to integrate into the team seamlessly.
As the second transfer window approaches, Manchester City’s focus will shift towards player departures. Kyle Walker is expected to finalize a move away from the club, with Jack Grealish also considering his options. Additionally, the decision to allow James McAtee to participate in the Under-21 European Championship signals his potential exit from the club.
City supporters can continue to enjoy live match coverage through DAZN, and as the club prepares for the upcoming season, the emphasis remains on building a future filled with success and trophies.
