Manchester City and Sevilla have ‘exchanged documents’ for the transfer of Nolito, report Estadio Deportivo on Friday.
Originally Sevilla wanted a loan but Manchester City are wise to the Spanish club’s games. Sevilla take on loans without the best intentions, so City demanded a permanent transfer, and Estadio Deportivo believe they’ve got their way.
Nolito joined Manchester City a year ago but was never able to have the impact he’d hoped for, and quickly became frustrated at his bit-part role. With that unlikely to change next season under Pep Guardiola, an exit has seemed likely for a while.
Even though they’re losing money on the 30 year old, Manchester City will surely be relieved this is a permanent deal rather than another loan mess to get into.
