Manchester City Football Club has no intention of backing down. As pre-season preparations are in full swing, the Mancunian club is maintaining a strict condition in its discussions with Real Madrid. No financial details have leaked, but City's position remains firm and non-negotiable.
On the pitch, the Citizens played a friendly match against Inter Milan. The final score was a draw, with the Lombards holding their own against City thanks in part to Benjamin Pavard. The French defender, who started in Simone Inzaghi's backline, made his presence felt throughout the match. For City, the second half provided concrete clues about the footballing philosophy Enzo Maresca is looking to implement. Croatian defender Joško Gvardiol spoke after the final whistle to detail this new system, emphasising the coaching staff's desire to play a more positional and structured style of football.
The contract extension of Abdukodir Khusanov until 2031 is part of this building dynamic. The former Lens defender, signed last January, further cements his future at the Etihad Stadium. City is building, match after match and signing after signing, the squad that Enzo Maresca wants to shape in his own image before the start of the official season.
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