Mon Feb 03 22:00:00 UTC 2025: ## Man City to Pay £50m for Porto Midfielder Nico González

**Manchester, England** – Manchester City are on the verge of signing Porto midfielder Nico González for his £50 million release clause, according to sources close to the club. The move comes after a season-ending knee injury to Rodri left manager Pep Guardiola short-handed in midfield.

City had initially been hesitant to meet the release clause, but the urgency created by Rodri’s injury has prompted them to act decisively. The 23-year-old González is a versatile player capable of operating in defensive, central, or attacking midfield roles, making him an attractive addition to Guardiola’s already star-studded squad.

This signing follows a busy January transfer window for City, which saw them spend a total of £122.5 million on forward Omar Marmoush (£59.1m plus add-ons), and defenders Vitor Reis (£29.6m) and Abdukodir Khusanov (£33.8m). The acquisition of González further underscores City’s commitment to maintaining their dominance both domestically and in Europe. While Guardiola has options in Mateo Kovacic, Matheus Nunes, Ilkay Gündogan, Kevin De Bruyne, and Rico Lewis, González’s versatility and proven talent make him a valuable reinforcement. The deal is expected to be finalized shortly.

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