Manchester City midfielder James McCarthy has been enjoying the best of the 2024 pre-season tour as his performances have caught the eye of manager Josep Guardiola. Who has agree a new deal with the club.

The 21-year-old midfielder spent last season on loan at Sheffield United. And although he faile to secure his place in the top flight. He is use in 33 appearances in all cometitions, scoring five goals and providing four assists, according to the Manchester Evening News.

In the 4-match tour of the United States. He was sent to play as the #10 player in the 4-2-3-1 system in every match, scoring one goal and making 2 assists. Overall, he passed the test. To the point that the 53-year-old coach once mentione. That he would keep him for his own use ทางเข้า ufabet https://ufabet999.com.

“I would love to have James McCarthy with me and keep him for next season,” Guardiola reveals plans to keep homegrown star

“He has a specialty for playing in tight spaces, hiding in the gaps between the lines. And we don’t have many of them.”

“My personal opinion is that McCarty is top-notch and I know his potential is huge.”

The player’s current contract runs until June 2026. And negotiations are expecte to progress soon enough to be confirme before the Community Shield clash with Manchester United (10 August).

McCarthy’s retention has sparked speculation that City could change their style again if they lose Kevin De Bruyne. The penetrating forward whose contract expires in June 2025. And switch to a short, fast-paced play in tight areas like the David Silva era.