De Bruyne is leaving, will Joao Neves replace him?

After Manchester City playmaker Kevin De Bruyne announced that he would be leaving the club at the end of the season, the “city” has stepped up its search for a suitable replacement. The club’s head coach, Josep Guardiola, is eyeing young Portuguese talent Joao Neves from Paris Saint-Germain as a new candidate.

According to reports, the 20-year-old, who was brought up by Benfica, has become a key figure at PSG under Luis Enrique. His game-planning skills, physical stamina and tactical preparation have caught the eye of Guardiola. Now, the Spanish specialist sees him as a candidate to replace Kevin De Bruyne.

The Parisians are keen to keep Joao Neves, but Manchester City are confident that they can secure a big-money move. The club are reportedly ready to spend around €100m on him.

If the move goes through, it would be a major step towards City's development of their playmaker of the future. It will be interesting to see how Joao Neves adapts to the Premier League and how he integrates into Guardiola's style. Follow “Zamin” news on “Telegram”