‘I don’t want to leave’ – Nico Gonzalez shuts down Man City exit rumours
‘I don’t want to leave’ – Nico Gonzalez shuts down Man City exit rumours
Manchester City midfielder Nico Gonzalez has dismissed summer exit speculation, insisting he is happy at the club and determined to stay. Despite falling out of favour during the second half of last season amid rumours of a midfield reshuffle, the 24-year-old expressed confidence that the hierarchy want him to remain at the Etihad Stadium.
Spaniard dismisses exit rumours
Gonzalez has reaffirmed his commitment to remaining at City this summer amid growing speculation linking him with an exit. The 24-year-old Spaniard joined from Porto in February 2025 on a four-and-a-half-year contract and has already made 58 appearances for the Citizens. Although he featured 41 times last season with 28 of those coming as a starter, his playing time dropped off after he seemingly fell out of favour under Pep Guardiola during the second half of the 2025-26 campaign.
‘I’m happy here’
Addressing rumours of a departure from the Etihad Stadium, Nico made it clear that he is settled at City and confident the hierarchy have no intention of selling him. Speaking to reporters, he stated: “I’m happy here. I don’t want to leave, and I think the club wants me to stay. I haven’t seen anything, but I’m happy here.
“I don’t think any player has the position guaranteed for all the matches. Everyone has to work hard. We are one of the best teams in the world, and obviously, there is competition in every position. That is what makes us be in the position that we are, winning so many Premier Leagues and competing for everything.”
