Jose Enrique has accused Manchester City of playing ‘FIFA Career mode’ amid rumours they are about to sign Leeds United’s, Kalvin Phillips, as he posted on Twitter.
Manchester City spend money to win the Premier League. Shock. Horror. It has been going on for years, and in truth, they aren’t going to stop now.
Without it, they wouldn’t have achieved the success that they have, but whilst the competitive nature of the Premier League has gone, it’s something everyone now has to deal with.
After losing experienced pro and former captain Fernandinho this summer – upon the expiry of his contract in June – Pep Guardiola wasted no time in trying to get Phillips’ signature over the line.
The England midfielder is perhaps the best in his position outside of the teams in Europe, as former Liverpool left-back, Enrique, had this to say on the incoming transfer.
“Fernandinho goes,” said Enrique. “£45 million player comes (in). It looks like me on FIFA when I play manager on career mode.”
MANCHESTER CITY SPENDING
If Saudi-owned Newcastle United want any inspiration, then they should head towards the Etihad because Manchester City are showing how it’s done.
That big influx of money that has been shoved down English football’s throats since 2008 by those from the Etihad has resulted in multiple Premier League titles and domestic cups.
Newcastle want to reach those levels, and whilst it might take time, enough money being thrown at their long-term project might just result in them becoming the next big powerhouse.
Whilst football rots away from the inside, this new era of spending is ruining the game, and in truth, the richer football gets, the more it dies within.
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