NAPLES, ITALY - JANUARY 25: Douglas Luiz of Juventus during the Serie A match between Napoli and Juventus at Stadio Diego Armando Maradona on January 25, 2025 in Naples, Italy. (Photo by Francesco Pecoraro/Getty Images)
Calciomercato has reported that Manchester City are interested in resigning Douglas Luiz. Pep Guardiola’s side wants to strengthen their midfield, and he feels that someone with Premier League experience like Luiz can definitely go on to rejuvenate the attack.
Manchester City want to resign Douglas Luiz
He did not have a good experience at City and had to part ways with the club. Luiz then moved to Aston Villa and was one of the most important midfielders for the club. He performed sensationally well, but the Birmingham side needed money, and hence they sold him to Juventus for €50 million. However, he did not show his park while playing for the Turin club.
He has appeared in 15 matches this season in Serie A so far, playing a total of 479 minutes. So, the stat clearly shows that he has struggled to get his footing right at Juventus. Now, let us talk about the qualities of the midfielder.
What are his qualities?
COMO, ITALY – FEBRUARY 07: Douglas Luiz of Juventus gestures during the Serie A match between Como 1907 and Juventus at Stadio G. Sinigaglia on February 07, 2025 in Como, Italy. (Photo by Marco Luzzani/Getty Images)
Douglas Luiz anchors the midfield with a mixture of technical finesse and relentless energy. The Juventus star excels in ball retention, using his press resistance and sharp passing to dictate the tempo. His vision unlocks defences, delivering key through balls and long-range switches with precision. Luiz’s versatility shines as he transitions seamlessly between defensive duties—winning tackles with tenacity—and attacking flair, often striking from distance. Though not dominant aerially, his low centre of gravity aids nimble movement. At 26, Luiz’s maturity, set-piece mastery, and ability to spark transitions mark him as a complete modern midfielder.
However, City faces tough competition from Newcastle United, who are the favorites to sign him. They are ready to offer Sandro Tonali in a swap deal for Luiz. Any team can get the deal done in €40 million or even less.
However, Luiz might reject a move to the Etihad, given that he did not have a good experience in his earlier spell with the club. So, according to me, Luiz’s move to Manchester City might not be successful. However, we have to wait till the summer transfer window to know what happens finally.
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