Nico Gonzalez spent 18 months at Manchester City before completing a £52m move to Newcastle United. Looking for a place where he would feel truly valued, he quickly received his wish from supporters at St James' Park.
The midfielder received a rapturous welcome ahead of the Carabao Cup second round win against West Bromwich Albion. Head coach Matthias Jaissle had pushed hard to secure the 24-year-old, whom he views as pivotal for his team.
During his time at Manchester City, Pep Guardiola famously labelled him their mini-Rodri. While regular starts were hard to come by once Rodri returned from injury, former assistant manager Kolo Toure believes the experience was invaluable for his development.
Although leaving Manchester City was tough, Gonzalez now has the platform he has been longing for at Newcastle. The ambitious Spaniard views this as a great opportunity to grow further as a key player.
