Joao Cancelo is expecting big things from Sergio Gomez after the Spanish defender completed his move to Manchester City. Gomez, 21, joined from Anderlecht in an £11m deal to become the fifth and likely final signing of a busy summer window for the Blues that has also seen five major departures.
After missing out on top target Marc Cucurella to replace Oleksandr Zinchenko, Guardiola decided that Gomez would be enough - countering the initial plan to send the youngster out on loan and buy another defender.
City like the player's versatility, but he is mainly in the squad to provide cover and competition for Joao Cancelo, the Portugal international who played more minutes than any other player last season.
Cancelo was brought to the club in 2019 to challenge Kyle Walker for a starting place but has since made the left-back spot his own. Also read: Guardiola details when he first heard of Kalvin Phillips Cancelo does not have any doubts over Gomez's ability given his football upbringing, and is looking forward to the competition that should increase more as the new addition learns from Guardiola. “Spanish players always have talent and he has great qualities.
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