Manchester City will reportedly look to sign 22-year-old Spanish international Pablo Barrios from Atletico Madrid in the summer transfer window.
According to a report by Spanish outlet Fichajes, Pablo Barrios is the subject of interest from Manchester City. The Citizens are eager to reinforce their first-team squad by signing a versatile midfielder in the summer transfer window. So, the 22-year-old Atletico Madrid prospect has emerged as a top target for them.
Pep Guardiola has approved a summer move for the Spaniard, viewing “his profile ideal for strengthening their midfield in the medium and long term” at the Etihad. Meanwhile, Atletico Madrid will demand around €80 million to part ways with Barrios, who won the gold medal with Spain at the 2024 Paris Olympics, in the summer transfer window.
How has Pablo Barrios fared at Atletico Madrid?
Pablo Barrios has established himself as one of the best young prospects in La Liga since breaking into the first-team squad at Atletico Madrid. The Madrid native spent his formative years in his home city, rising through the ranks at Real Madrid before graduating from the youth division at Atletico Madrid. The 22-year-old has not looked back since making his senior bow at Atletico Madrid at the onset of the 2022/23 season.
The Spanish midfielder has made nearly 150 appearances for Atletico Madrid thus far while chipping in with seven goals and ten assists. Meanwhile, Barrios’s progress has not gone unnoticed, capturing the attention of several high-profile clubs. Manchester City will be among the prospective suitors vying for his signature heading into the summer transfer window, with Atletico Madrid valuing the youngster at around €80 million.
Premier League move on the horizon?
Pablo Barrios has been on Manchester City’s wishlist for a long time. The continued interest makes sense, even though Pep Guardiola has a stacked midfield unit, as Rodri’s long-term future is uncertain amid his links with Real Madrid. Additionally, Bernardo Silva has entered the final six months of his contract.
While recent reports have claimed that Manchester City will attempt to tie Silva to a new deal, it is unclear if the Portuguese international is ready to commit his future to the Premier League club. Several candidates have thus emerged on Manchester City’s wishlist, with Barrios also a viable target. The latest update has revealed that the Spaniard has become their top summer target.
Additionally, Pep Guardiola has approved a summer move for Barrios, with Manchester City viewing “his profile ideal for strengthening their midfield in the medium and long term” at the Etihad. Meanwhile, Atletico Madrid will demand around €80 million to part ways with the 22-year-old Spanish international, and it will be interesting to see if he arrives at the Etihad anytime soon.
