Manchester City sanction loan deal for “really talented” midfielder once wanted by Barcelona

Wycombe Wanderers and Manchester City have confirmed a loan deal for highly-rated midfield talent Kian Breckin.

The 19-year-old moved up the age ladder at Manchester City Academy before joining the club in 2015 and being a mainstay of the elite development squad throughout the 2022/23 season.

Kian Breckin has been recognized by Manchester City as a player who can easily receive the ball in tight spaces, playing the role of an attacking midfielder in the Under-18 Premier League in 2020/21 and 2021/22.

Despite strong interest in a full deal in recent weeks, Manchester City have confirmed a temporary deal for Breckin in the Football League in hopes of significant growth at top level.

What are the terms of Kian Breckin’s Wycombe Wanderers deal?

Kian Breckin has joined the Adams Park side on a season-long loan for the 2023/24 campaign, subject to English Football League and Football Association approval.

Who else was interested in Kian Breckin?

In 2023 alone, a number of clubs have expressed an interest in Kian Breckin, with Southampton being the first to strike a strong deal with the Premier League champions.

The South Coast are said to have wanted Breckin on loan, but his acquisition reportedly caught the attention of Blackburn Rovers this summer.

As well as championship clubs, Premier League giants Liverpool, Chelsea, Arsenal and Tottenham are reportedly eyeing Breckin’s efforts to sign the player. However, it was argued that simply placing a “high” bid would tempt City to sell.

Most recently, Kian Breckin has been described as a ‘future target’ for recently relegated Leeds United, who could be in contention with Newcastle United.

Perhaps the brightest glimpse of the player’s talent and potential has to do with 15-year-old Kian Breckin’s move to FC Barcelona, ​​but his impressive performances in 2019 have drawn the attention of the club’s scouts. He was reportedly interested in it, following the high profile. .

How have Wycombe Wanderers described their new signing?

An official statement from the League One club read: “Matt Bloomfield has won the race for coveted Manchester City midfielder Kian Breckin on a season-long loan at Adams Park, subject to EFL and FA approval. 2023/ 24 season

The son of former Rotherham, Nottingham Forest and Chesterfield defender Ian, Kian scored eight goals in 24 appearances as City won the Premier League 2 title last season and has joined the club all years . He is 11

The club’s second signing this summer, following the arrival of defender Richard Keogh last week. Wycombe Wanderers manager Matt Bloomfield also commented on the signing, stating: “Kian has been on our radar for a long time and we’re thrilled to bring him here.

Scott Mitchell, our new hiring manager, after several weeks of hard work, did a great job closing the deal.

“There were many clubs for him, but we know that the environment we have here – in terms of the way we play and the culture of the coach and player development on and off the pitch – is actually an attractive place for players .”

“He’s a very talented lad with a bright future in football and I know he will benefit from playing in the first-team to build on the fantastic upbringing he received from Manchester City’s youth academy “We are truly grateful to City for making the decision to entrust one of their young talents to us and we can’t wait to see him blossom in the weeks and months to come.”

What have Manchester City said about the deal?

Manchester City offered a short message to the teenage talent on social media, in a response tweet to Wycombe Wanderers’ official announcement, “Best of luck for the season ahead, Kian!”

Everyone at City Xtra would like to wish Kian all the very best for the forthcoming season!