Anthony Nlebem
Crystal Palace captain Marc Guehi has expressed his excitement after completing a sensational move to Manchester City on a five-and-a-half-year contract reportedly worth £20 million.
Man City intensified their pursuit of the England international amid an injury crisis in central defence. Guéhi becomes City’s second signing of the January transfer window, following the capture of Ghana winger Antoine Semenyo from Bournemouth for around £65 million.
“I am really happy and incredibly proud to be a Manchester City player,” Guéhi said.
“This move feels like the culmination of all the hard work I have put into my career. I am now at the best club in England and part of an unbelievable squad of players.
“It feels good to be able to say that. I want to grow as a player and as a person, and I know that at this club that’s going to happen.”
City manager Pep Guardiola praised the club for securing the highly sought-after defender, highlighting both his quality and versatility.
“He’s a top central defender, playing for the national team,” Guardiola said. “Personally, thanks to the club for bringing him here because he’s come at the perfect age. He can play on the right and on the left.
“I know how much he wanted to choose us. With the problems we have had at the back in the next few months, it’s really, really important he is here.
“I’m pretty sure that if he had a long contract at Crystal Palace it would have been impossible, but the fact that he had six months left made the situation easier.”
Anthony Nlebem
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