It has been reported that the sister of Arsenal target Gabri Veiga met Pere Guardiola, the understated, yet influential brother of Pep Guardiola, who runs player agency — Sports Entertainment Group.
As recently as on Wednesday, it was claimed that Veiga himself was keener on a transfer to the Gunners than Manchester City, due to the London factor and the club’s encouraging track record with youngsters.
But now, it seems like Pere Guardiola, who is the brother of Pep Guardiola could play a role in which club Arsenal target Gabri Veiga could join in the summer of 2023.
Pep Guardiola brother could stop Arsenal from signing Gabri Veiga
The Spanish midfielder is having a stupendous season in La Liga, registering 9 goals and 3 assists for Celta Vigo up until now.
With a reported release clause of £35 million in his contract, as per AS, both Mikel Arteta and Pep Guardiola’s sides have seemingly been attracted by a move for their fellow countryman.
But a report by Spanish outlet Ondacero has detailed how the sister of Arsenal target Gabri Veiga, who is known to represent him met Pere Guardiola, the brother of Pep Guardiola on Wednesday.
In addition, it is stated that Pere pitched the prospect about the wonderkid joining his agency, while telling her about City’s interest.
Further details claim that Veiga left Intermedia Sports Player [Denis Suarez’s agency] and while super-agent Pini Zahavi and the famous ‘You First’ agency [which represents the Alacantara brothers] tried to get him to sign on the dotted line, it is Guardiola’s agency that seems the likeliest to win the battle.
Manchester City could seal the deal
Naturally, it seems as if Manchester City now have an advantage over Arsenal in the race to sign Gabri Veiga as he may join forces with Pere Guardiola, who is the brother of Pep Guardiola.
The silky talent is likely to now have further conversations with the Premier League champions and could perhaps be persuaded to sign for them after all.
The Gunners may have to accept defeat and look elsewhere.
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