Man City torn over Fabian Ruiz transfer as unusual factor could pause pursuit

Manchester City are showing an interest in Napoli midfielder Fabian Ruiz, but an unusual reason means they may have to wait another year to sign him, reports claim.

Fabian has played for Napoli since 2018, when they signed him from Real Betis. In the time since, he has alerted clubs elsewhere with his form. To date, Ruiz’s record for Napoli reads: 166 appearances, 22 goals and 15 assists.

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However, his time at the Stadio Diego Armando Maradona may be coming to an end. The midfielder has been linked with an exit, given that his contract expires in 2023.

Napoli are now ready to sell him if he does not sign a new contract. They could in fact freeze him out if he does not find a new club, according to sources such as Gazzetta Dello Sport and Il Mattino.

Now, Cadena Ser have listed Manchester City as an interested party for Fabian. However, it has been revealed that they have no intention of making a move this summer.

Originally, Napoli signed Ruiz as a successor to Jorginho, whom they sold to Chelsea in 2018. But before then, City had been in talks for the Italy international.

Napoli eventually pulled out of the deal and sent Jorginho to Chelsea instead, leaving City angry.

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