Manchester City will reportedly look to sign 19-year-old German-born Algerian international Ibrahim Maza from Hertha BSC in the summer transfer window.
According to a report by German outlet BILD, Ibrahim Maza is the subject of interest from Manchester City. The Premier League champions are combing the market for a playmaker heading into the summer transfer window as they prepare to part ways with Kevin De Bruyne. So, the Hertha BSC wonderkid has emerged as a target for the Citizens.
The German second-division outfit will demand around €10 million to part ways with the teenage sensation in the summer transfer window. Meanwhile, Maza is also a target for Atletico Madrid. However, Los Rojiblancos and Manchester City have fallen behind Bayer Leverkusen in the race to sign the highly-rated playmaker.
Who is Ibrahim Maza?
Ibrahim Maza has established himself as one of the best young prospects in Germany since breaking into the first-team squad at Hertha BSC. A native of Berlin, the 19-year-old began his youth career at Reinickendorfer Fuchse but spent most of his formative years with Hertha BSC and graduated from the 2. Bundesliga club’s academy.
The German-born African playmaker has been excellent thus far this season, contributing to 12 goals in 32 appearances across all competitions by finding the back of the net five times and providing seven assists. Meanwhile, the Algerian international has piqued the attention of several well-known clubs across Europe with his exploits, with Manchester City among the prospective suitors vying for his signature heading into the summer transfer window.
Premier League move on the horizon?
Widespread reports have heavily linked Ibrahim Maza with several Premier League clubs. However, Manchester City’s interest could turn the youngster’s head, considering he should have a decent chance of securing regular game time at the Etihad. With Kevin De Bruyne closing in on calling time on his spell with Manchester City, the Citizens need a long-term replacement.
While signing a long-term successor to De Bruyne will be a tall order, Maza has the potential to fill the Belgian playmaker’s boots in the long run. However, despite Manchester City expressing interest in the German-born African playmaker, they are behind Bayer Leverkusen in the chase.
Meanwhile, the 19-year-old Algerian international will not cost a bomb, with Hertha BSC demanding around €10 million to part ways with him. However, Manchester City will face an uphill task to secure Maza’s services after falling behind Bayer Leverkusen in the battle for his signature.
