Manchester City Open to Selling Nico Gonzalez After Just Six Months At The Club

Manchester City may offload January signing Nico Gonzalez this summer, according to transfer journalist Fabrizio Romano.

The Spanish midfielder joined from Porto for £50 million as cover for Rodri, who was out with an ACL injury. While Gonzalez impressed early on, his playing time diminished once Rodri returned and the midfielder was unable to maintain a starting role.

Romano reports that Gonzalez is “not considered crucial” to the current project under new director of football Hugo Viana. With City reshaping their squad — including the exits of Kevin De Bruyne, Scott Carson, and Kyle Walker — they are now willing to entertain offers for the 23-year-old if they are deemed suitable.

The midfield has already been strengthened this summer with the arrivals of Tijjani Reijnders and Rayan Cherki, while veteran Ilkay Gundogan is expected to remain at the club after activating an automatic one-year extension.

Transfer Summary

•  Gonzalez signed from Porto in January 2025 for £50M
•  Played backup role during Rodri’s injury absence
•  Lost minutes post-injury and during Club World Cup campaign
•  Open to offers as part of summer squad trimming

FAQ

• Is Nico Gonzalez leaving for certain?
  No, but City are open to selling if the right offer comes in.
• Who else is leaving?
  Kalvin Phillips and James McAtee are expected to follow De Bruyne and Walker out of the club.
• What is City’s midfield outlook?
  Likely includes Rodri, Silva, Reijnders, Cherki, and possibly Gundogan.

Conclusion

Nico Gonzalez’s potential exit would represent one of the quickest turnarounds in Pep Guardiola’s tenure — underlining the shifting priorities at a club now intent on leaner, more competitive squad dynamics.