Manchester City Are In The Mix To Land This Atletico Madrid Ace: Good Fit For Maresca?

Manchester City Are In The Mix To Land This Atletico Madrid Ace: Good Fit For Maresca? In a recent report , journalist Graeme Bailey stated that Manchester City are in the mix to land Atletico Madrid ace Marcos Llorente. It is understood that the Mancunian club would have to compete with Chelsea and Liverpool in the race to land the Spanish talent. Llorente’s Decent Form In La Liga Llorente has enjoyed a good run of form at the Madrid club in this campaign so far as he has put in a few impressive displays on the right side of Diego Simeone’s defence. The 31-year-old has registered one goal and grabbed one assist in eight appearances for Atletico Madrid this season in multiple competitions. The Spanish sensation is currently one of the most experienced full-backs in La Liga. Hence, it is no surprise that Man City are in the running to land him next year. His current contract at the Wanda Metropolitano will expire at the end of this campaign, which could open the door for the Mancunian club to sign him on the cheap this January or on a free transfer next summer. MADRID, SPAIN – SEPTEMBER 20: Marcos Llorente of Atletico Madrid reacts while running with the ball during the LaLiga EA Sports 2026/27 match between Atletico de Madrid and Real Madrid at Riyadh Air Metropolitano on September 20, 2026 in Madrid, Spain. (Photo by Mateo Villalba Sanchez/Getty Images) Will Llorente Be A Good Fit For Manchester City? Llorente is a good tackler of the ball and can scan the danger well to earn possession back for his side on the defensive end of the pitch. He usually clears the danger when required and is a good passer as well. The Spaniard can create the odd chance for his teammates from the right flank. Llorente is primarily a right-back but can also serve as a right-sided wide player or as a central midfielder if asked to do so. However, only time will tell whether he can adapt to the physicality and high intensity of the Premier League if Man City manage to win the race for his services. Llorente would inject more quality and depth into Enzo Maresca’s defence. He is good enough to fight for regular first-team football at the Etihad Stadium. At 31, Llorente might still have a few good years left in him to play at a high level. Hence, Man City would be wise to try and sign him on a free transfer next summer as he would be a good fit for their needs in the short term.