Manchester City linked to Sevilla star on cusp of first-team debut
Manchester City are being credited with a long-term interest in Sevilla left-back Pablo Perez, who looks set to make his senior debut on Sunday.
Ajax are also said to be keen on the 18-year-old defender, who has earned rave reviews while playing for Spain’s Under-19 side this season.
Perez has been called up from the Sevilla Under-19 team to the senior squad for Sunday’s crucial La Liga clash with Getafe – a match which pits sixth-placed Sevilla against the upstart hosts, who start the day in third.
The teenager has bypassed the Sevilla B team and been promoted directly to Julen Lopetegui’s senior squad to replace the injured Sergio Escudero.
He has, however, been involved in first-team training sessions regularly this season.
¿Quién es Pablo Pérez? Llegó al Sevilla FC pese al interés de Betis y Valencia. Este curso lleva 9 goles siendo lateral. Le queda año y medio de contrato. Manchester City y Ajax lo siguen de cerca. VÍDEO de sus mejores jugadas https://t.co/eQvCIRKtFx vía @eldesmarque_sfc
— Álvaro Borrego (@alvaritomfs) February 22, 2020
He was reportedly about to sign for Real Betis or Atlético Madrid, among others, before choosing to align himself to Sevilla’s Nervión academy.
The newspaper then goes on to mention that City and Ajax continue to ‘follow him closely’ and that Sevilla should beware because he will have 12 months left on his contract at the end of this season.
City have had issues at left-back for a couple of seasons now as £50million signing Bernard Mendy has missed more matches than he has played since joining from Monaco.
The Frenchman finally appears to be nearing his best, but Pep Guardiola’s scouts are looking to add some young blood in both full-back positions in the near future.
But Perez could turn out to be one to watch for the left-back position after Angelino was allowed to join RB Leipzig on loan last month.
