Manchester City Are Eyeing A Move For This Talented Keeper: Good Option For Pep? | OneFootball

In a recent report, Fichajes stated that Manchester City are eyeing a move for FC Porto keeper Diogo Costa this summer. It has been stated that the Mancunian club have identified the Portuguese goalie as a target for this transfer window.

Costa’s Impressive Form In Portuguese Football

Costa enjoyed an excellent run of form at the Portuguese club after he put in a handful of impressive displays for them in Liga Portugal. The 25-year-old conceded 45 goals and kept 19 clean sheets in 43 matches for FC Porto last season across all competitions.

The gifted talent proved his worth as one of the best keepers in Portuguese football. He even distributed the ball relatively well from the back based on his pass completion rate of 83.1% in Liga Portugal (stats via fbref.com).

His current contract at the Portuguese club will run out in the summer of 2027. Hence, it won’t be easy for Man City to get a deal done for him on the cheap this off-season.

ATLANTA, GEORGIA – JUNE 19: Diogo Costa #99 of FC Porto arrives at the stadium prior to the FIFA Club World Cup 2025 group A match between Internacional CF Miami and FC Porto at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on June 19, 2025 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)

Will Costa Be A Good Option For Manchester City Boss Pep Guardiola?

Costa is a solid handler of the ball and can be a safe pair of hands in between the sticks as he can use his quick reflexes to make a few solid saves at the back.

The Portuguese sensation can even use his strong 1.86m frame to dominate his penalty area. Costa is a tidy passer of the ball as well. However, it remains to be seen whether he can make a smooth transition to life in the Premier League.

Costa would undoubtedly enhance the quality of Man City head coach Pep Guardiola‘s first XI. He is more than capable of serving as a decent replacement for Ederson at the Mancunian club.

At 25, Costa has his best years ahead of him which makes him a good option for Man City to consider in this summer transfer window. He might even help the Mancunian giants challenge for a lot of major trophies over the next few years. Thus, Guardiola should focus on trying everything in his power to lure him to the Etihad Stadium ahead of the new campaign.