Guardiola suggests Issa Kabore could stay at Manchester City this season

Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola has hinted that full-back Issa Kabore might remain at the Etihad Stadium for the 2024/25 season.

The Burkinabe international was named as a substitute during City’s 4-1 Premier League win over Ipswich Town at the Etihad Stadium on Saturday and was also included in the squad for the FA Community Shield earlier this month.

Kabore, who spent last season on loan at Luton Town, has yet to make his first-team debut for Manchester City and wasn’t part of the club’s pre-season tour in the United States.

Despite being linked with potential moves to Tottenham Hotspur, Everton, and AS Roma, Kabore has been training with City’s first team at the City Football Academy as they chase a fifth consecutive Premier League title.

Speaking about Kabore’s future, Guardiola said: “Maybe, maybe, maybe. He’s training really well, and he helped us in the position that sometimes we need, so yeah, maybe. We have to decide. It’s not already decided.”

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The 23-year-old defender played 24 times in the Premier League for Luton last season, registering two assists. His future remains uncertain as the transfer window draws to a close.

Guardiola’s comments came after City’s victory over Ipswich, in which summer signings Savinho and Ilkay Gundogan both featured. Gundogan recently rejoined City from FC Barcelona on a one-year deal, just over a year after his initial departure.

Speaking about the future of the 23-year-old ahead of the final week of the transfer window, Guardiola said: “Maybe, maybe, maybe. He’s training really well, and he helped us in the position that sometimes we need, so yeah, maybe. We have to decide. It’s not already decided.”

The 53-year-old manager was speaking following Manchester City’s victory over Ipswich Town at the Etihad Stadium, where summer additions Savinho and Ilkay Gundogan both featured in the opening home match of the new campaign.

Gundogan completed a shock return to Manchester City on a free transfer from FC Barcelona on Friday morning, re-signing for the Sky Blues on an initial one-year deal, and just over 12 months after ending a seven-year stay to move to La Liga.