Midfielder Niko Gonzales has settled on his playing number at his new team.
Niko GonzalesAt Manchester City, Niko Gonzales will play under number 14.
The 23-year-old footballer moved from Porto, signing a contract for 4.5 years. Following Abdulkodir Kusanov, Vitor Reis and Omar Marmush, he became our fourth signing in the winter transfer window.
Our new midfielder decided to wear the jersey with the number 14, which has been vacant since Aymeric Laporte's departure in August 2023. The Spanish defender Laporte wore number 14 for five and a half years at the Etihad, during which he played 180 matches and won 12 trophies. It has also been worn by people such as Paul Dickov, Eyal Berkovich, Xavi Garcia, Wilfried Bony, Roque Santa Cruz and the coach of our women's team Gareth Taylor,” it is written in the statement.
