33 | Nico O'Reilly - 2025/26

[Tevez City]

Someone should present Achraf Hakimi story from a striker in Madrid Academy to how he became the best RB in the world with PSG.


I think O'Reilly have a chance to replicate that.

 

[Manc Born & Bred]

Newspapers report shit, City rebuff

 

[blueparrot]

That wasn't my point. If O'Reilly wants assurances it's only Pep that can truly give him that - as it's Pep that picks the team. Viana can give him lip service, but if it's assurances on playing time then it's on Pep.

IF he then decides to move on, yes it's down to the whole team.

Yes .except he's had plenty of minutes.The other thing is these reports only say lot's of teams interested, well yes obviously.Doesn't mean we want to loan him. For what it's worth I think Echeverri and Reis maybe Bobb far more likely to be the ones loaned. Gundogan, Kovacic sold.

 

[Ric]

Newspapers report shit, City rebuff

Good to hear, thought it seemed unlikely.

 

[argyle]

Another thread that has decended into panic and flapping over nothing, yet again.

There are posters on here who have become insane.

One season that didn't go well and, to them, everything at the club is shit!

 

[waspish]

I don’t agree. We wouldn’t sell Haaland and others just because we’d been offered a high amount. We’d make it incredible difficult for him to leave and assure him he was a big part of the side.

They say they don’t want an unhappy player! Haaland has signed a long contract so means he wants to stay maybe in that contract we have a deal with him that if he wants to leave he can for this amount! It’s very rare that a player who is one of our main guys wants out!

 

[Man_City_Loyal]

Newspapers report shit, City rebuff

great news.

the meltdown can stop, mainly on twitter who seem to just want Kovacic, Gundo or Bernie (the uncs) to leave

 

[Withnail]

Newspapers report shit, City rebuff

Great news, like many City fans was really impressed with his energy, versatility and ability when he played last season. He deserves a chance in midfield, whether that happens time will tell.

 

[oldius]

great news.

the meltdown can stop, mainly on twitter who seem to just want Kovacic, Gundo or Bernie (the uncs) to leave

Those posting the word uncs on social media can have no shame, no self-respect, and no respect for the contribution those players have made to the club. Strangely, those fans will also be the first on the backs of a young player who makes a mistake. In a word, knobs.

 

[Man_City_Loyal]

Those posting the word uncs on social media can have no shame, no self-respect, and no respect for the contribution those players have made to the club. Strangely, those fans will also be the first on the backs of a young player who makes a mistake. In a word, knobs.

Correct! Shocking term to use.

Even more so when its coming from people who are older than the 'uncs.

Correct on the abuse a young player will get, usually starts with a British youth player first

 

[IrishBloodEnglishHeart]

Yes .except he's had plenty of minutes.The other thing is these reports only say lot's of teams interested, well yes obviously.Doesn't mean we want to loan him. For what it's worth I think Echeverri and Reis maybe Bobb far more likely to be the ones loaned. Gundogan, Kovacic sold.

He's had plenty of minutes at LB. We've gone out and bought a LB. He'll still need assurances

 

[Rodri’s ACL]

He's had plenty of minutes at LB. We've gone out and bought a LB. He'll still need assurances

Absolutely - RAN can’t play every game in a season and he’ll also be gone to AFCON.

 

[FJRMCFC]

Newspapers report shit, City rebuff

City wanting to keep him is common sense, it just doesn’t change anything.

When rumours like that appear it’s almost always from the players side because they’re uncertain of their standing in the squad. It’s a warning

 

[Nevizade]

Newspapers report shit, City rebuff

'Twas ever thus

 

[Kinkladze's crazy skills]

EDIT:
Great news that he'll be staying and although I doubted him leaving my view still stands.

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I'll be absolutely flabbergasted if these rumours are actually true and Nico O'Reilly's exit is allowed to happen, personally I believe it's a load of bollocks but then again I thought the Palmer exit talk was bollocks too.

Without any exaggeration though having someone like Nico O'Reilly with an obvious strong physicality and big mentality available, it's the potential difference between winning the league and not, he gives his all and can bully teams he can play a part and have a real impact for us.
We without a shadow of a doubt we need determined young blues to give their all while wearing our shirt with pride, if we let Nico O'Reilly slip through our fingers while spunking £70m on somebody who won't be as good as him... that'll be proper bobbins.
I'd go as far as saying a travesty as he's not just a physical and mentality monster, he's also technically skilled capable of playing in multiple roles down the middle, that's without his very strong left back games and attacking down the flank for us, those performances from him last season were truthfully vital for us and he can be very useful.

We 100% need to keep O'Reilly I feel so strongly about him being ready to be a valuable member of the first team squad now, the only debate is whether he's got the stamina to keep up the intensity of his performances to a high level the whole 90 mins.

Someone like Nico doesn't need to be rushed in the slightest to become top drawer but nor does he need to be wrapped in cotton wool, there should be plenty of minutes available to go around for him next season and should be reassured of chances to impress, there's no excuses for allowing him to leave if it's allowed to happen, which I do doubt if it does through we should seriously hang out head in shame.

He'll be a bigger goal threat and make teams worry more than most the old the old guard, without him I honestly doubt we would've qualified the UCL last season.
He was so important in winning valuable points his all round ability has been obvious from his earliest youth games, it was just a matter of whether he relied on that superior strength too much while playing at those age groups.

He's stepped up to the men's game and has held his own against men strong physical opposition and comfortably too, anything less than Nico O'Reilly staying a Manchester City player for the long-term doesn't make sense at all

He will be a truly important top class player for us if developed right.

 

[eastmanc]

We are a BIG club now. Likkle city mentality is gone

What are you talking about.

 

[eastmanc]

Another thread that has decended into panic and flapping over nothing, yet again.

There are posters on here who have become insane.

One season that didn't go well and, to them, everything at the club is shit!

How true.

 

[Dax777]

Probably doesn’t wanna play LB.

Simply just wants to play.

As a young player, you can stomach being played out of position, if you ate actually playing while waiting for the stars at your position to age out.

But being a backup at a position that's not your preferred position isn't that enticing. If i were his advisor, id be advising to get a loan out pronto. So this does not surprise me. It'd be malpractice if his advisors weren't giving him this advice.

 

[Dax777]

If he was a Crystal Palace or Newcastle player, we would be begging Pep to buy him.

No. Coz we haven't seen him enough to do so. Perhaps he is Palmer good. But we don't know that. He should go on loan to show it.

I personally don't think he is ready for q yop club midfield. Leftback he can handle. But he has looked slow or indecisive yhe few times he's played in midfield.


I know the tools are there. But they needed honing. I think the best position us actually to get him out on loan.

 

[waspish]

Simply just wants to play.

As a young player, you can stomach being played out of position, if you ate actually playing while waiting for the stars at your position to age out.

But being a backup at a position that's not your preferred position isn't that enticing. If i were his advisor, id be advising to get a loan out pronto. So this does not surprise me. It'd be malpractice if his advisors weren't giving him this advice.

Times move in year ago a lad at 20 would think playing cup games maybe 1/3 starts in league and of the bench 10/15 games be fine!

Whose to stay he leaves and struggle end up on the bench there!? He is now at the best teams in Europe bide your time improve then At 22/24 either he is a first team player as in starting 40/ 50 games or he leaves a much much better player! Not all will be a palmer..