VALENCIA are weighing up a move to re-sign Manchester City centre back Nicolas Otamendi this summer.
The Argentina international defender moved to the Etihad in a £32million move five years ago and has helped them win a six domestic trophies.
Manchester City defender Nicolas Otamendi is a target for former club ValenciaCredit: Getty – Contributor
But City were willing to listen to offers for the 31-year-old last summer as they looked to revamp Pep Guardiola’s defence.
No suitable bidders came forward and he has played more often than expected due to Aymeric Laporte’s long-term injury.
With the French defender now back, Otamendi is likely to get less opportunities for the remainder of the season.
He will have one year remaining on his City contract at the end of the current campaign – so his club could still command a fee.
A new centre back is likely to be high on Guardiola’s list of priorities in the close season – as he never replaced Vincent Kompany.
The champions are currently on their limit of foreign players – so sacrificing Otamendi would free up space to bring in another overseas signing.
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Source: Soccer - thesun.co.uk
