A Manchester City playmaker has had an impressive summer now his future will need to be resolved | OneFootball

One player who didn’t travel to the United States with Manchester City for the FIFA Club World Cup was James McAtee. Instead, McAtee captained England at the European Under-21 Championships. McAtee helped England win the tournament with Lee Carsley’s side beating Germany 3-2 in the final. McAtee put in a man-of-the-match performance as he picked up two assists in the final.

Now with the tournament complete, James McAtee’s future should be resolved in the coming weeks. It would appear that he will leave Manchester City this summer. But his strong performances for England should see him have a plethora of options to explore as he bids to play regular first-team football next season.

James McAtee had an impressive tournament as England captain at the Under-21 European Championships.

As England’s captain at the under-21 European Championships, James McAtee had an impressive tournament for Lee Carsley’s side. He played in all six matches, scored a goal, and registered three assists, two of those coming in the final against Germany.

Outside of his exceptional technical ability, he displayed strong leadership throughout the tournament. He played a key role for England throughout the tournament. His performances and England’s triumph in the tournament validated McAtee’s decision to play in the tournament rather than the FIFA Club World Cup for Manchester City.

There looks to be no room for McAtee in the Manchester City squad.

As impressive as McAtee’s form was the under-21 European Championships, there appears to be no room for him in the Manchester City squad. Manchester City’s summer signing of Rayan Cherki and the return to fitness of Oscar Bobb do make it seem like McAtee will be surplus to requirements. Now that the under-21 European Championships are complete, focus will quickly shift as to where James McAtee will play next season.

Perhaps a move to Newcastle United could be on the cards for McAtee. Ahad Shaukat has previously reported for CaughtOffside that Newcastle United have an interest in signing him. That could be one possible destination for McAtee. There are other suitors registered with an interest in McAtee. Esteemed Kompany sources have previously revealed that Tottenham, West Ham, Leeds United, Wolverhampton Wanderers, and Nottingham Forest are keeping an eye on McAtee. As are Bundesliga clubs Bayer Leverkusen and Borussia Dortmund. McAtee seemingly has no shortage of options to pursue. Which one he chooses is now a story to monitor. But what seems clear is that McAtee will leave Manchester City. It’s just a matter of where he ends up.

James McAtee had impressive summer for England at the under-21 European Championships. His strong performances should see him have a selection of clubs to choose from. But what is clear is that McAtee will leave City in the coming weeks. That is the best move for him as he bids to further develop as a player by playing regular first-team football.