Man City is becoming the center of fierce controversy after internal sources said that the club has officially offered 100 million euros to recruit young talent Arda Güler from Real Madrid. This move not only caused an explosion in the European media, but is also said to have created a wave of anger in the Man City dressing room, where many players expressed dissatisfaction with the decision of the board of directors.

According to leaked information, Man City believes that Arda Güler is a “golden piece” for the future, a star who can become the team’s new attacking symbol. Pep Guardiola is said to be the one who directly requested the deal, because he assessed Güler as a talent that can explode like Pedri or Jamal Musiala. However, the price of 100 million euros that Man City is willing to pay has become a big problem.

Many players in the squad are said to feel “uncomfortable” and “disgruntled”, especially those who have contributed for many years but are not being paid accordingly. An inside source revealed: “Some players have said frankly that they cannot understand why a young talent who has not yet played regularly at Real is valued higher than those who have had a whole season on their shoulders.”

Some pillars also believe that the Güler deal is “too preferential”, making them feel overlooked. One unnamed player is said to have expressed: “Isn’t what we do for the team enough? We fight every week, but then the club is willing to pay double to bring in a new name who has not proven anything in the Premier League.”

In addition to the controversial price tag, the expected salary for Arda Güler—rumored to be a huge amount despite him being only 19 years old—is also the reason for the heavy atmosphere in the dressing room. For many players, this feels like a “slap in the face” to their efforts.

Meanwhile, Man City fans are divided into two distinct camps. One believes Güler is a diamond in the rough and that Pep has the ability to turn him into a world-class attacking superstar. The other fears that spending too much on a talent who has yet to secure a starting spot is too risky — especially when Man City has more positions to improve.

Real Madrid have remained tight-lipped, but many experts believe Los Blancos will not easily let him go, especially when Güler is seen as an important part of their future plans.

The internal resentment within Man City is a problem that is making the leadership confused. If the deal fails, it could damage the team’s morale; if it succeeds, they risk facing a crisis of confidence from the key players.

Clearly, the Arda Güler deal is becoming a “double-edged sword” for Man City — and the biggest question right now is: How will Pep Guardiola handle this internal storm?