Inside Man City’s Deadline Day Drama…
Manchester City’s summer transfer window reached a Hollywood-level climax when Gianluigi Donnarumma had his medical not in a hospital, but in an Italian pizzeria! The moves were planned for so long, rumors say Pep Guardiola might have been considering coaching the Italian national team while things dragged on. However, all agreements were inked just as the clock struck 7p.m. on Monday night, though fans were asleep dreaming of pizza until confirmation came on Tuesday. The game of musical chairs among goalkeepers finally stopped, leaving James Trafford in a staring contest with one of the world’s best.
Away from the spotlight, Manuel Akanji was the surprise twist in City’s soap opera, with his loan to Inter Milan being as effortless as making instant coffee. Unlike Ilkay Gundogan’s departure drama, which had more suspense than a mystery novel, Akanji’s deal was breezy, with the odd requirement of playing enough Serie A games for a full transfer. City’s right-back situation was ignored more than socks at a sandals convention, despite last-minute hopes for Tino Livramento. Meanwhile, Issa Kabore went on a ‘grand tour’ of Wrexham, though his City debut appears to be a myth in the making.
