Manchester City outline Joao Cancelo intentions after brilliant start to the season
Manchester City outline Joao Cancelo intentions after brilliant start to the season
Manchester City’s brilliant duo
Manchester City currently top the Premier League, having taken advantage of Chelsea’s recent stutter to overtake Thomas Tuchel’s side.
They have also qualified as winners from their Champions League group, ahead of Paris Saint Germain and RB Leipzig, although they fell to defeat in their final group game away to the German side.
Amidst their success, two players have been crucial. The pair in question? Portugal duo Bernardo Silva and Joao Cancelo.
Updated #ManCity most goal contributions [21/22]:
🇧🇷 @gabrieljesus9 [12]
🇩🇿 Riyad @Mahrez22 [11]
🏴 @PhilFoden [10]
🇵🇹 @BernardoCSilva [9]
🇵🇹 Joao Cancelo [8]
🏴 Raheem @sterling7 [8]
🇩🇪 @IlkayGuendogan [6]
🏴 @JackGrealish [5]— City Xtra (@City_Xtra) December 9, 2021
Cancelo, marauding from left-back, has contributed to an astonishing 8 goals for the Citizens, one behind compatriot Bernardo Silva, who Pep Guardiola hailed as the best player in the Premier League right now.
Cancelo future talks begin
And now, at least in the case of Cancelo, Manchester City are primed to begin negotiations that will better recognise his importance to Pep Guardiola and his side.
As per respected transfer journalist Fabrizio Romano:
“Man City board considers João Cancelo as ‘key player’ for present and future. The plan is to open talks and offer him new contract in the next months, looking for discussion to progress in 2022.”
Man City board considers João Cancelo as ‘key player’ for present and future. The plan is to open talks and offer him new contract in the next months, looking for discussion to progress in 2022. 🔵🇵🇹 #MCFC
He was signed for €28m fee plus Danilo – total value was around €65m. pic.twitter.com/qzlu3lwf4H
— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) December 9, 2021
With Cancelo still just 27 and arguably the best full-back in world football right now, he could be in line for a hefty pay increase, in the hope that he continues to excel in sky blue.
