Just one year after moving from Sporting CP to Wolves for a club-record sum, the Portugal international has agreed to terms on a five-year contract with City. He joins Jeremy Doku, Josko Gvardiol, and Mateo Kovacic as Pep Guardiola’s fourth summer additions. Nunes will don a shirt with the number 27.
Since captain De Bruyne tore his hamstring on the first day of the Premier League season, City has been searching for a new midfielder. After learning that Brazilian Lucas Paqueta was the focus of a betting investigation, they gave up on trying to sign him.
IT’S A DREAMS COME TRUE, THEY SAID. I’ve always wanted to play for a major English team, and God has granted me my wish this year. The 25-year-old told City’s official media, “I’m incredibly thrilled and excited and I can’t wait to get started. There are many aspects, of course. It’s fantastic for me to come here as the champs. also the coach. It’s a sizable club that offers the best chances and structures available. My choice to come here was affected by numerous circumstances. It’s been simple; I didn’t hesitate when I first learned that they were considering me.
WHAT NEXT? Nunes will immediately begin work with City and could potentially be in the squad to face Fulham at home in the Premier League on Saturday.