In a recent report (via One Football), it was revealed that Manchester City are locked in three-way battle for Flamengo playmaker Lorran. It has been stated that the Mancunian club would have to rival Newcastle United and Crystal Palace in the race to land the Brazilian whizkid.
Lorran’s Impressive Rise In Brazilian Football
The South American attacker has caught the eye at times with his performances in Brazilian football. The 17-year-old has netted two goals and picked up two assists in nine matches for Flamengo this season across all fronts.
Lorran has proven himself to be a decent performer in the attacking end of the field. He is currently amongst the best young players in Brazilian football. Hence, Man City will do well to lure him to the Etihad Stadium in the summer.
His current contract at the Brazilian club will expire at the end of 2025. Thus, Man City could potentially sign him on a cut-price deal at the end of this season.
Manchester City Are Locked In A Three-Way Battle For Lorran: Is He A Prospect For The Future?
Lorran can make a few clever runs with the ball in and around the opponent’s penalty area. He is a technically gifted footballer who can strike the ball purely and with venom from long range.
The Brazilian prospect can even make some meaningful openings for his teammates in the final third. He is primarily an attacking midfielder but can also fill in as a forward or as a right-sided wide player if needed.
We can expect Lorran to enhance the quality of Man City head coach Pep Guardiola‘s frontline in the long run. At 17, he has the potential to become a generational talent and is no doubt a prospect to watch out for in the future. Thus, the Mancunian club would be wise to go all out to get him on board this summer.
However, Lorran is still quite raw and would need time to prove his worth at the highest level. Plus, he might struggle to adapt to the high intensity of English football. Still, the pros outweigh the cons of signing Lorran, so Guardiola should focus on bringing him to the Etihad Stadium later this year.
