As Manuel Locatelli was Juventus’ hero in the big match against AC Milan at the weekend, we now see a potential move to Manchester City mentioned in the Italian media.
That’s more of a wish than a transfer rumour, as the idea was shared by his former manager Walter De Vecchi.
The coach used to work at Milan’s academy, and was interviewed by Sport Italia about Locatelli. There, he claimed that Manchester City would be a great destination for the player.
“He is becoming an increasingly important player, also for the national team. In addition to possession and set-up, he is also good at recovering the ball and assisting a partner in difficulty,” said Walter De Vecchi.
“Those who criticise Locatelli understand nothing about football. In a team that imposes its game he would be a kind of Paulo Roberto Falcao. My dream would be to see him in a team like Manchester City: we would see a stellar Locatelli.”
Locatelli’s record in Italian football has already resulted in some rumours regarding a switch to the Premier League, with the likes of Arsenal, Brighton & Hove Albion and West Ham United getting pointed out as potential destinations for him in the past year.
Manchester City had also been reported to be interested in him, but that dates back to 2021, when he had been standing out for Sassuolo. In that year, Juventus signed him on a two-year loan deal, and made the transfer official this summer for a €30m fee.
