To fill the vacuum left by Ilkay Gundogan’s departure and Kevin De Bruyne’s injury, Man City signs £52 million midfielder Matheus Nunes from Wolves.

After losing Ilkay Gundogan and Kevin de Bruyne, Man City has officially acquired Matheus Nunes from Wolves for £52 million to boost Pep Guardiola’s midfield.

WHAT HAPPENED? 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.

THE BIGGER PICTURE: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.

WHAT THEY SAID: “A dream has come true. 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.

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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.