The player who refused to play with Guardiola and will now be Tottenham's new player

The transfer market is already underway and there have been many surprises in the first weeks of summer. Clubs seem to be in a hurry to finalize their signings as soon as possible because in any oversight, another team could steal the player. Something that happened precisely with Pep Guardiola and Manchester City, who were surprised by Tottenham Hotspur regarding a target.

Tottenham Hotspur have announced the signing of James Maddison. The England international was arguably the most highly rated talent among the teams relegated to the Championship. He leaves Leicester and arrives in London for 46 million euros. He signs until 2028.

In this way, Manchester City fails to secure an important target for next season. James Maddison was a player liked by Pep Guardiola, according to SKY. However, after the arrival of Kovacic, negotiations for the player slowed down and he ended up signing with the London team and will now play with Harry Kane and Heung Min Son.

Did Maddison turn down Manchester City?

Maddison, 26, was due to finish his contract in 2024 and Leicester's relegation has precipitated an exit that seemed a foregone conclusion. The decision to sign for Spurs was precisely because it was the team that was more insistent in negotiations and that offered him a guaranteed role as a figurehead at the club. The opposite is the case with Pep Guardiola's team, where he will have to earn his place among the best in the world.