Manchester City will reportedly hope to sign 16-year-old Brazilian wonderkid Eduardo Conceicao from Palmeiras after submitting a bid worth €40 million.
According to a report by SPORT, as relayed by Sport Witness, Palmeiras wonderkid Eduardo Conceicao is the subject of interest from Manchester City. The Citizens are scouring the market for a long-term solution on the flanks in the final third. They have intensified their efforts to sign the 16-year-old winger by submitting a bid worth €40 million to Palmeiras.
However, a deal will not be straightforward, as the Palmeiras prodigy is also a target for Barcelona. The South American attacking sensation has put Manchester City’s proposal “on hold” and wants to wait for the Blaugrana. With Giuliano Bertolucci “calling the shots” on Conceicao’s future, a move to Barcelona may be on the cards.
Who is Eduardo Conceicao?
Eduardo Conceicao is the latest promising prodigy to rise in prominence in his homeland. Born in Sao Paulo, the teenage sensation has spent his formative years thus far in Brazil, rising through the ranks at Palmeiras. The 16-year-old has already broken into the under-20 team at the club, and he has taken age-group football in his country by storm.
Conceicao has scored five goals and provided three assists in 531 minutes of game time across 13 appearances in all competitions this term, and his exploits have piqued the attention of several high-profile clubs. Barcelona and Manchester City are among the prospective suitors vying for his signature.
What next?
Barcelona’s interest in Eduardo Conceicao makes sense. The Catalan giants have embarked on a youth-driven project under Joan Laporta, with many youngsters taking advantage of the situation. Conceicao has become a top target for Barcelona, and his age profile makes him the ideal long-term successor for Raphinha on the left flank.
As for Manchester City, Jeremy Doku and Savinho have not been as consistent as Pep Guardiola would have liked, and the Citizens need more productivity from the left flank. So, being ahead of the curve and signing Conceicao from Palmeiras will be a step in the right direction.
However, despite submitting a bid worth €40 million, Manchester City must face a waiting game to land Conceicao. With Deco conducting extensive checks on the 16-year-old Brazilian prodigy, Barcelona will have the opportunity to beat Manchester City to his signature if they match City’s offer.