"Pep Guardiola has lowered the average age of his squad (Image credit: Alamy) Manchester City are planning for the future, as a record transfer has been agreed for a Brazilian youngster. The Citizens are still in a transitional phase at the moment, as Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola looks to regenerate a side who won six Premier League titles in eight seasons and lifted the Treble in 2023."
"In the last two transfer windows, City have made significant headway in clearing out several of their over-30s, moving the likes of Ilkay Gundogan, Ederson, Scott Carson and Kyle Walker on for the next generation. In their place, Guardiola has welcomed the likes of Rayan Cherki, Tijjani Reijnders and Omar Marmoush, while spending 180 million on a rebuild over the summer."
"Now, journalist Jorge Nicola has revealed on his YouTube channel that the City Football Group have completed the purchase of 14-year-old Dieghuinho from Esforca in Sao Paulo for Bahia. Bahia are a sister club of City managed by goalkeeping legend Rogerio Ceni, with Sport Witness noting that, CFG are building a long-term development network, giving young players a path that could eventually lead to Manchester City, the group's flagship club."
Manchester City are actively lowering squad age and regenerating after sustained success. Several over-30 players were moved on to make room for younger prospects. New arrivals such as Rayan Cherki, Tijjani Reijnders and Omar Marmoush joined a squad that underwent a 180 million summer rebuild. City Football Group completed the purchase of 14-year-old Dieghuinho from Esforca to Bahia as part of a development pathway. Bahia operate as a sister club managed by Rogerio Ceni. Dieghuinho's 860,000 transfer fee set a record for a player under 16 in Brazil. CFG continue targeted South American youth recruitment.
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