From cautious passes to City-class ambition

Pep Guardiola is fine-tuning Nico González’s game as the £50m midfielder learns the No.6 craft at Manchester City. The 23-year-old, once an adventurous No.8 for Porto and Barcelona, is adapting fast under Guardiola’s guidance.

If Nico improves any quicker, even Rodri might ask him for notes.