Feeling Not Worth it, Manchester City Rejects Barter of Players Offer from Juventus

DBasia.news –  Manchester City reportedly rejected the offer of Juventus who wanted to exchange players. Juventus are rumored to want to swap Douglas Costa for Gabriel Jesus.

Manager of Manchester City, Pep Guardiola, reportedly wants to reunite with his former player at Bayern Munich, Douglas Costa. While still together, the two figures were instrumental in bringing FC Hoolywood to dominate the Bundesliga.

Pep Guardiola gave Costa the confidence to appear 43 matches in one season. From that opportunity, the Brazilian player packed seven goals.

Juventus who knew Guardiola’s interest in Costa also tried to take advantage. The bianconeri made this attraction a way to bring in Gabriel Jesus.

Juventus were impressed with the sharpness of Gabriel Jesus. The Brazilian spearhead packed 18 goals in 39 appearances this season.

However, Juventus’ plans were not as smooth as expected. Manchester City did not give the green light on the transfer.

Manchester City believes that they would the losers in the agreement. The reason is due to the age factor of the two players who differ greatly.

At present, Jesus is only 23 years old. That way, Jesus still has a long future and is considered to be far more developed in the future.

Meanwhile, Douglas Costa has turned 29 years old. The minus value is increasingly felt as the physical condition of the player has begin to decline and is often injured.

Manchester City didn’t really close the door for Juventus. However, the Bianconeri need to add cash to launch the transfer.