Manchester City midfielder Yangel Herrera has completed a permanent move away from the club, joining sister club Girona on a long-term deal. The 25-year-old Venezuelan signed for City in 2017 and has since embarked on five loan spells before making this exit.
Herrera’s City career began with a loan move to New York City FC, followed by spells at Huesca, Granada, Espanyol, and Girona. Now, he has decided to join Girona permanently, signing a contract until 2027. The transfer fee remains undisclosed, but this move will provide City with additional funds to bolster their squad in the transfer market.
City has been active in the transfer market, with the sale of Shea Charles to Southampton for an initial fee of £10.5m and the expected departure of James Trafford to Burnley for around £15m. Moreover, there is the potential for more substantial earnings if any senior players leave the club.
Girona, in turn, has secured the loan signing of right-back Yan Couto for another season. The 21-year-old Brazilian remains a City player but will spend his third loan spell at Girona. Couto initially joined City from Coritiba in 2020, spending his first loan spell at Girona, then enjoying a productive season at Braga before returning to Girona last term.
Couto has been training with City’s first-team squad during pre-season and featured in the club’s 2021 training group while the senior players were still recovering from their Euro 2020 exploits. This loan move allows him to continue his development with Girona.
Girona has also completed the loan signing of winger Savinho from ESTAC Troyes, who spent last season at PSV Eindhoven. These three acquisitions from City Football Group (CFG) will strengthen Girona’s squad for the upcoming campaign.
In summary, Manchester City midfielder Yangel Herrera has secured a permanent exit from the club, joining Girona on a long-term deal. Yan Couto has also moved to Girona on loan for a third consecutive season, while winger Savinho has arrived on loan from ESTAC Troyes. These moves represent CFG’s commitment to nurturing talent within their network of clubs and provide players with valuable opportunities for growth and development.
