Por el contrario, Guardiola ha incluido a los cuatro fichajes realizados esta semana, con los que espera reforzar la plantilla para competir por el título internacional. Se trata de Tijjani Reijnders (procedente del AC Milan), Rayan Cherki (desde el Olympique de Lyon), Rayan Aït-Nouri (ex Wolverhampton Wanderers) y el arquero Marcus Bettinelli (ex Chelsea), quien llega libre.

Regresos importantes y objetivo claro

Otra novedad destacada es la presencia de Rodrigo Hernández, ya completamente recuperado de la rotura del ligamento cruzado que sufrió en septiembre de 2024. El mediocampista español será clave en el esquema de Guardiola para el torneo, aportando experiencia y solidez en el centro del campo.

On the other hand, Guardiola has called up four new signings made this week, hoping they’ll boost the squad’s chances in the international competition: Tijjani Reijnders (from AC Milan), Rayan Cherki (from Lyon), Rayan Aït-Nouri (formerly with Wolves), and goalkeeper Marcus Bettinelli (ex-Chelsea), who joins as a free agent.

One big positive is the return of Rodrigo Hernández, now fully recovered from the ACL injury he picked up back in September 2024. The Spanish midfielder is expected to play a crucial role for Guardiola, offering stability and experience in the heart of midfield.

City will kick off their Club World Cup campaign on June 18 at 3:00 p.m. ET, facing Wydad Casablanca, with their sights set on winning the trophy for the first time. These roster decisions show the club’s intent to stay on top and keep evolving on the international stage.