[인터풋볼] Reporter Kim Dae-sik = Elling Holland (20, Dortmund) and Phil Foden (20, Manchester City) have a conversation and become a hot topic.
Manchester City won Dortmund 2-1 in the first leg of the European Football Federation (UEFA) Champions League (UCL) quarterfinals in the 2020-21 season held at Etihad Stadium in Manchester, England on the 7th (Korean time).
The scene that became a hot topic to fans as much as Jude Bellingham’s goal was canceled after the game was the appearance of Holland and Foden having a conversation. In fact, it is true that the two players have different backgrounds of growth and different nationalities, so there is no specific contact. However, the two fighters met after the game and talked as if they were old friends. It is unknown what kind of stories were exchanged by both Holland and Foden having a conversation with their mouths covered.
However, there are many speculations that Foden tempted Holland to bring him to Man City. One fan responded, “It may be that Man City is announcing the signing of Holland right now,” while another fan said, “It’s a big deal. Forden is trying to bring Holland to Man City.”
The reason for this is the reaction of the fans because there were reports that Holland was on the recruitment radar network of Man City. Man City will have to sign a new striker at the end of the season, with Sergio Aguero leaving. Holland is one of the leading candidates for Aguero’s replacement.
Before the game, coach Pep Guardiola said, “So far, the club has decided not to spend more than 100 million euros (about 134 billion won) for one player. Probably in the future, if the club decides it needs a player who can handle 5-10 years, it could pay more than 100 million euros.”
Man City won the first leg, but it was a win by one point and gave away goals, so we don’t know what the outcome will be in the second leg. If Holland makes a big success in the second game and leads Dortmund to advance to the quarterfinals, the hearts of Man City and Pep may move.