Na transfer window wey don dey mad everywhere, and Saudi Pro League clubs no dey slow down. Dem don approach Croatian midfielder Mateo Kovačić this summer, but di baller no gree. Reports talk say Kovačić wan remain for Manchester City and continue to fight for e place under Pep Guardiola.
Na big statement from di midfielder wey just join City last season, and e still get plenty to prove. Even though Saudi clubs dey wave big money, Kovačić talk say football still be e focus – and na Etihad e wan call home.
Who be Kovačić again?
For those wey no too sabi ball, Mateo Kovačić na one of di most underrated midfielders for Europe. E don play for big clubs like Inter Milan, Real Madrid, Chelsea, and now Manchester City.
Di 30-year-old midfielder dey known for him smooth dribbling, ball control, and ability to carry ball from defence to attack. E no too dey chase spotlight, but e dey do di dirty work wey help team function well.
Last season, Pep bring am in after İlkay Gündoğan waka go Barcelona. E no too get regular starting time, but whenever e enter pitch, e dey show calmness and experience.
Saudi clubs enter with bag
As usual, Saudi Pro League dey fish for big names. This summer, dem don approach plenty top players from Europe, and Kovačić na one of dem targets.
Dem dey ready offer am heavy salary – something wey pass wetin City dey pay. But money no move Kovačić. E talk say e still dey hungry to play at di top level for Europe, and e believe say e fit still get big role under Pep Guardiola.
No be everybody dey follow money waka. Some players still dey chase trophies and elite football, and Kovačić fall into that category.
Why e wan stay for City?
First of all, Manchester City na one of di best clubs for world now. Dem dey win trophies steady – Premier League, FA Cup, Champions League, Community Shield – dem dey collect like say na birthday gifts.
Kovačić dey enjoy working under Pep Guardiola. Even though e no be automatic starter, Pep dey value e contribution. With Kevin De Bruyne and Bernardo Silva sometimes dey struggle with injury, Kovačić fit get more chances dis season.
Plus, City dey build team wey still fit dominate for years to come. Kovačić no wan miss out on dat journey. E sabi say staying for City go help am maintain high level of football and also prepare am well for Croatia national team duties.
City fans reaction
City fans dey happy say Kovačić no fall for Saudi temptation. Dem feel say e still get plenty to offer, especially in games wey require maturity and control. For Champions League knockout rounds or tough away games, players like Kovačić dey very important.
Dem also feel say e go play bigger role dis season, especially if Pep rotate squad well.
Saudi League go come again?
No doubt, Saudi go still try again later. Dem dey target players wey still get small juice left, not just retirees. If dem increase offer or try again next window, who know wetin go happen?
But for now, Kovačić don make am clear – Etihad Stadium na him home.
Final Word
Mateo Kovačić no let money control him destiny. E get eyes on top football, trophies, and legacy. As many players dey run go Saudi for soft life, Kovačić still dey hold strong for England.
Manchester City fans go like this kind loyalty. E show say not all players dey chase money – some still dey chase greatness.