According to latest reports in the Spanish media, Pep Guardiola is going to strengthen his squad in the summer by bringing in Isco from Real Madrid. Even though his performances have been top notch, Isco has failed to get regular minutes on the pitch and there have been reports about him and Zinedine Zidane not getting along.
The reports suggest that Guardiola is a huge admirer of the Spaniard and he believes that the 26-year-old will be the perfect addition to his squad which will take his team to the next level. Manchester City might have secured a double this season but there have been critics who have been citing his failure in the European competitions and to overcome that, the Spanish tactician will look to bring in Isco at Etihad.
It will be interesting to see whether Isco will make a switch as he is highly rated and he has put in some match-winning performances over the course of the season. According to reports, Isco has a buyout clause of €700 m.
Madrid are currently being linked with a host of players and if another attacking midfielder option arrives at Santiago Bernabeu, his game time will certainly reduce. The Spaniard has all the abilities to become one of the best in the world and maybe in another team, he will be able to showcase his actual worth.
Isco is all set to play a crucial part for his national team in the World Cup and if he can set the stage on fire in Russia, his stocks will certainly rise in the summer and Los Blancos will most likely keep him at the club even if there is an insane amount of money being offered by Manchester City.
Another reason why Guardiola might be keen to have him is that David Silva is already 32 and he won’t be able to carry on for long at the top level. Isco could be a great long-term option for the Citizens and him and Kevin De Bruyne will certainly call the shots in the middle of the park if they are partnered together.
Isco has pretty much everything in his game which a top-class attacking midfielder needs. He has great technique and can dribble out of any situations, along with that, he is extremely creative and can pick out his team-mates with pinpoint passes. Maybe he can add a bit more of a goal threat to his game as he managed just 7 goals in the La Liga this season.
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The move can heavily depend on the player and what he wants from his future and if the Real Madrid board and management will make him feel wanted at the club, it is highly unlikely that he will make a switch from Madrid to Manchester.
