Koru Mitoma, an Algeria international, caught the attention of Manchester City’s manager, Pep Guardiola, after an impressive 2022/23 season with Brighton, where he scored ten goals and provided eight assists in 41 games, aiding Brighton in qualifying for the UEFA Europa League. During the summer, Manchester City expressed interest in signing Mitoma, but he chose to stay with Brighton and has reportedly secured a new five-year contract with the club, earning £80,000 per week. In seven Premier League games of the current season, Mitoma has contributed three goals and three assists.
Despite the allure of Mitoma joining Manchester City, the club has reassured its ability to function without him. Manchester City already boasts a strong lineup of forwards, including Bernardo Silva, Phil Foden, Jack Grealish, Jeremy Doku, and Oscar Bobb. If any of these forwards were to depart, a potential transfer for Mitoma might be considered in 2024. It’s noted that Silva may be open to exploring a new challenge, potentially with PSG, which could open up an opportunity for Mitoma to join Manchester City. However, since Mitoma has committed to Brighton for the next five years, any potential transfer to Manchester City in the future would likely come at a higher cost than what was anticipated during the summer.
Overall, Mitoma’s decision to remain with Brighton is significant, and while the prospect of him joining Manchester City is still possible in the future, it would come with a higher price tag due to his long-term commitment to Brighton.
