Jon Aramburu, on the radar of Manchester City for the summer

Pep Guardiola's team aims to strengthen their right-back position for the upcoming season.

Eloy Gamez | 4 Feb 2026 | 20.30
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Jon Aramburu, in the sights of Manchester City for the summer
Jon Aramburu, in the sights of Manchester City for the summer

Manchester City has set its sights on the revelation of the Spanish League, Jon Aramburu, to solve its structural problems on the right flank. After several failed tactical experiments, the English sports management is looking for a young profile with enough defensive rigor to compete at the top level. The need for a pure full-back has become a priority to face the challenges of the upcoming summer campaign.

Pep Guardiola has had to improvise emergency solutions during the last seasons to cover that specific position. The conversion of Matheus Nunes, a midfielder with good strides, has not fully convinced the coaching staff in closing duties. On the other hand, young Rico Lewis remains under scrutiny for not showing the necessary assertiveness to take on the undisputed starting role. Faced with this situation, the Catalan strategist has demanded an addition that ensures security at the back and allows other pieces of the scheme to be freed up.

Manchester City and the pursuit of defensive solidity

Although Tino Livramento was initially on the agenda, the economic demands of Newcastle United have cooled any possibility of an immediate agreement. The Magpies are not willing to ease the departure of their full-back, forcing the Citizens to explore more viable alternatives.

This is where the figure of Jon Aramburu emerges, a player who fits perfectly into the working philosophy of the current English champions. The versatility of the Venezuelan, capable of performing with either foot, gives him an added value that few players currently possess.

Manchester City especially values the sacrifice and physical deployment that the defender has shown in high-demand scenarios. At 23 years old, the Venezuelan international has become a key piece in the tactical scheme of Real Sociedad.

His growth has been exponential since Pellegrino Matarazzo took over the reins of the San Sebastian bench, revitalizing the collective performance of the group. Under this new leadership, the team has climbed positions to be in the eighth place in the general classification.

Manchester City knocks on Jon Aramburu's door

Jon Aramburu: The jewel of Real Sociedad seducing England

The txuri-urdin board is aware of the raw diamond they have and will not give away one of their assets. While they have not closed the doors to negotiation, the stance in Anoeta is firm regarding the economic terms.

The only way out seems to be the payment of a figure close to his release clause, set at 60 million. It is a high price, but appropriate for the projection of a player who has already accumulated 1882 minutes this season.

Manchester City understands that this operation represents a strategic investment for both the immediate present and the future of the club. Aramburu has played 23 official matches this season, showing a maturity uncommon for his age in individual duels on the wing.

His gritty profile and tactical discipline are the exact qualities Guardiola seeks to balance a system usually geared towards attack. The possibility of having a player who masters both lateral profiles greatly seduces the manager from Sampedor.

The versatility of the Venezuelan full-back as a key factor

This bet on South American talent reflects a change in trend in talent recruitment by the British giant. Manchester City knows that signing a defender with such potential can secure the right flank for the next decade.

The mix of aggressiveness in marking and game reading makes the full-back an ideal candidate for the Premier League. The interest is real, and the upcoming weeks will be decisive in defining the terms of a potential historic transfer.

Jon Aramburu's future seems to be linked to the great stages of world football thanks to his consistency. Real Sociedad awaits a formal offer that meets their financial expectations before giving the green light to the operation.

Meanwhile, in Manchester, they already envision the Venezuelan touring the Etihad side under the guidance of the most demanding coach. The defensive quality boost that the sky-blue team is seeking has a name and surname, marking the beginning of a new era.

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