Guehi chose City. But that alone is unlikely to have been enough to compel Semenyo and Guehi to sign five-and-a-half-year deals. City can no longer lean heavily on the idea of flourishing under Guardiola in their pitches to players. Nevertheless - certainly for Semenyo and Guehi - City's pitch remains among the most competitive around, despite the uncertainty over Guardiola. For those at City, the arrivals of Semenyo and Guehi have provided tangible proof their recruitment operations are not dependent on Guardiola's employment.

Source: BBC February 04, 2026 16:34 UTC