Hermann Malonga, an 18-year-old defender developed at Paris Saint-Germain who is nearing the end of his trainee contract, had been reported as close to joining Manchester City to sign his first professional deal. However, journalist Fabrizio Romano stated on Monday that the move will not go ahead after all.
Romano is generally a reliable journalist, so his word carries weight. Malonga’s move to Manchester City has hit a major snag, at the very least. While this can sometimes be just a temporary setback, it could also prove final. That said, this does not necessarily mean the PSG academy graduate will stay at the club—though that remains a possibility. A move to another club is still on the cards, even if no specific leads have been mentioned yet. We will have to wait and see how the situation unfolds.
