Manchester City are prepared to sanction a move for Nico Gonzalez to leave the club. The Spaniard joined City for a £50m fee but has played just 16 times in all competitions under Pep Guardiola.

What's behind the decision?

Pep Guardiola has claimed that he wants to reduce the size of his squad, with several players potentially leaving the Etihad Stadium this summer.

Manchester City have spent close to £350 million on rebuilding Guardiola's squad, following a poor season in which the Sky Blues were off the pace in the Premier League.

Who could leave?

There are several potential candidates to leave the Etihad Stadium this summer, such as Ilkay Gundogan, Jack Grealish, and Kyle Walker.

PlayerPositionAppearances
Nico GonzalezMidfielder16

What's next for Gonzalez?

Gonzalez is valued at €40m by Transfermarkt, and City are considering sending him to Villarreal on loan to get the minutes he wants.

As of the end of the 2025-2026 season, Manchester City are 2nd in the Premier League, with 78 points from 38 games, and a recent form of LDWWD. They have scored 77 goals and conceded 35, with a goal difference of +42. Their last result was a 1-2 loss to Aston Villa on 2026-05-24. The team are 7 points behind leaders Arsenal in the title race.