City face Atletico in Seoul Sunday
Maresca's first pre-season continues. City play Atletico Madrid in Seoul on Sunday, the next step in a summer of significant change (3). The friendly kicks off a new era after Guardiola's decade-long reign.
Diego Simeone arrives with a clear message: Julian Alvarez is not going anywhere. "Je pense que la situation est claire," he said ahead of the match (5). A reunion with the Argentine striker will have to wait.
Goalkeeper signing agreed
City have agreed a cut-price deal for a new backup goalkeeper (4). The signing will provide cover for Gianluigi Donnarumma, adding depth in a position that needed attention this window (2).
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Nunes on his full-back conversion
Matheus Nunes has opened up about his position switch to full-back. He did not want it.
"I spoke to so many people. I have a psychologist. I spoke to my friends. I would tell my friends all the time: no, no, no, no, no, no, no," he said (1).
Rúben Dias and Bernardo Silva were among those he leaned on at the club (1).
Fan reactions
The Nunes interview hit home on Reddit. Fans appreciate the honesty about how difficult the transition was mentally, and the thread is full of respect for a player who admitted he resisted the role before embracing it. Read the full discussion
