A record transfer for a young Brazilian player has been agreed upon, demonstrating Manchester City’s future preparation.
As Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola attempts to revitalise a team that won six Premier League titles in eight seasons and the Treble in 2023, the Citizens are currently in a transitional phase.
Although the board has concluded an intriguing deal for a Brazilian teenager who might play a significant role for City, work is still being done in the transfer market to bolster the Etihad’s roster.
City has made great progress in letting go of a number of their over-30s in the last two transfer windows, sending players like Kyle Walker, Scott Carson, Ederson, and Ilkay Gundogan on to the next generation.
Guardiola has replaced them with players like Omar Marmoush, Tijjani Reijnders, and Rayan Cherki while investing £180 million in a summer rebuild.
Man City made history in Brazil with record deal for a 16-years-old
On his YouTube channel, journalist Jorge Nicola disclosed that the team had acquired Dieguinho, a 14-year-old forward from Esforça, a minor São Paulo team. Payment for the move might total up to €1 million (£860k) before he turns sixteen.
Although there have been fewer senior recruits to Bahia’s first team, the group’s strategy appears to be obvious. By creating a long-term development network, CFG is providing young players with a route that may ultimately lead to Manchester City, the organisation’s premier team.
According to Nicola, the young player was also desired by Palmeiras, Flamengo, Red Bull Bragantino, and Internacional. Due to his cost, Dieguinho is Brazil’s most expensive player under sixteen. The action demonstrates how the City Football Group keeps making significant cross-continental investments in emerging talent.
This is Bahia’s third significant youth agreement for 2025. Additionally, the club acquired Cauê Furquim (16, from Corinthians, for €2.6m) and David Martins (17, from América-MG, for €2.2m). Esforça, Dieguinho’s previous team, was established in 2021. His record transfer is its greatest accomplishment to date, and it aspires to rank among Brazil’s best academies.
