Manchester City’s plan for the future continues to progress smoothly as four young players have demonstrated their skills on the international level. Under Pep Guardiola’s guidance, City has excelled at rejuvenating their team while still achieving high standards and winning multiple trophies consistently in recent times. Recruitment and financial resources play a role in this, but developing young talents from the academy is also important. Phil Foden stands out as a shining example, with his stellar performance for England suggesting he may soon replace Kevin De Bruyne as the team’s main playmaker. Not only has Foden been promoted to the senior team, but Rico Lewis has also gained recognition in the last year and a half. Additionally, the opponents for Man City in the Club World Cup are starting to become clear. Additionally, compare season ticket prices for City with those of Arsenal, United, and other clubs. When Kyle Walker departs, he is likely to become the team’s starting right-back for the foreseeable future. The success of the City is not only determined by the number of senior appearances, but also by their ability to earn significant transfer fees for players they sell. One example is James Trafford, who transferred to Burnley for £15 million. He recently played for the England Under-21 team, alongside four of his former teammates. All four City players, including Taylor Harwood-Bellis, had strong performances in England’s 5-1 win. Harwood-Bellis scored a header that deflected off Jaden Philogene for the third goal. Lewis, along with James McAtee and Callum Doyle who are on loan from Sheffield United and Leicester City respectively, were also in the starting lineup. Former City players Trafford and Morgan Rogers also played, showcasing the talent coming from the Etihad Academy. It is likely that Lewis will become a regular for City in the future, and there is potential for Harwood-Bellis, McAtee, and Doyle to succeed in the Premier League as well. Their impact in the transfer market could result in City saving or earning millions, showing that the plan is successful at the Etihad Stadium. To stay updated on the latest news and opinions from inside the stadium, listeners can subscribe to Talking City, a Manchester City podcast by the Manchester Evening News featuring Chief Manchester City writer Simon Bajkowski. Subscribe at https://bit.ly/MCFCPod.
