Manchester City have confirmed that teenage full-back Issa Kabore has joined Benfica on loan until the end of the season.
Although the transfer window in Europe’s top leagues is closed, some leagues remain open, particularly in Portugal and the Netherlands, where deadlines have fallen. The
Citizens confirmed on Sunday night that Kabore had joined Benfica on a season-long loan, with no option to buy.
Kabore featured 24 times in the Premier League for Luton last season. With the versatile full-back registering two top-flight assists for ทางเข้า https://ufabet999.app Rob Edwards’ side.
The 23-year-old has never made a first-team appearance for Manchester City. And wasn’t involved in the Blues’ recent pre-season tour of the United States for matches against Celtic, AC Milan, FC Barcelona and Chelsea.
The full-back was part of Guardiola’s squad for the FA Community Shield at Wembley Stadium. And the Catalan revealed that the defender could remain with Manchester City for the current campaign.
Kabore has been linked with both Tottenham and Everton. But is set to have the chance to play in the UEFA Champions League, after completing a season-long loan move to Portuguese heavyweights Benfica.
Kabore was a substitute in the Community Shield win over Manchester United and the Premier League clash with Ipswich Town. But Pep Guardiola admitted he was unsure whether the Burkina Faso international would be part of the squad this season. He
spent last season at Luton Town and previously played for Marseille, Troyes and Mechelen since joining the club in 2020, but has yet to make a competitive appearance for City.