Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola has revealed that the club is looking to make two signings this summer, specifically a central midfielder and a striker. Guardiola emphasized that City would not be willing to overspend on players who may not get much game time. Newcastle’s Bruno Guimarães was a target, but the club was put off by his high valuation.
With the departure of Julián Álvarez to Atlético Madrid, Guardiola acknowledged the need to bring in reinforcements to ease the workload in midfield and find a replacement up front. City will face Manchester United in the Community Shield without Rodri, who is still on holiday after winning the European Championship and a second senior striker as a replacement for Álvarez.
Despite speculation about Guardiola’s future at the club, he stated that he is revitalized after the break and ready to defend City’s crown. The club has already made a profit on some players this summer, with Ederson and second-choice goalkeeper Stefan Ortega both staying. Guardiola expressed relief that both goalkeepers remained at the club, praising Ortega for his performances over the past two years.
Overall, Guardiola is focused on strengthening the squad for the upcoming season and maintaining City’s competitive edge in the Premier League. As the team prepares to face United in the Community Shield, the manager is confident in City’s ability to defend their title and stay at the top of English football.
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