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Guardiola Pushes for Man City to Sign Kroupi

Published April 28, 2026 · Updated April 28, 2026 · Yahoo Sport

Pep Guardiola is urging Manchester City to pursue Bournemouth forward Junior Eli Kroupi, with the manager reportedly recommending a £70m move despite uncertainty over his own future at the club.

According to Sky Sports, Guardiola has made his preference known to director of football Hugo Viana, with the 19-year-old forward emerging as a priority target. Kroupi has impressed this season, scoring 11 Premier League goals for Bournemouth.

Manchester City has already initiated negotiations with the player's representatives, with club chiefs reportedly endorsing the deal. The versatile forward, who has been compared to Kylian Mbappe, offers tactical flexibility that appeals to Guardiola's system as City competes for both domestic and European honors. afrikasportnews.co.za

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