Manchester City defender leaves fans bemused as Instagram account wiped clean | OneFootball

Fans of Manchester City have been left bemused by the Instagram account of one central defender this week as he wiped clean his profile amid growing transfer talk.

Jahmai Simpson-Pusey, widely regarded as one of the club’s most promising young defenders, has once again fuelled speculation over his immediate future at the Etihad Stadium.

The 19-year-old has attracted growing attention from across England and in Europe in recent weeks following a stellar 2024/25 season, and his latest online activity has only intensified the uncertainty surrounding where he will be playing next season.

Simpson-Pusey played a pivotal role in Manchester City’s successful Premier League 2 campaign last term, earning the prestigious Player of the Season award – the first time a defender has ever won the accolade. After travelling with Pep Guardiola’s squad on their 2024 summer tour, the teenager made his senior debut in the Carabao Cup against Tottenham, before going on to feature in both the Uefa Champions League and Premier League.

In a recent interview reflecting on his development, Simpson-Pusey made clear his desire to step into full-time first-team football, stating, “I feel I’ve done what I’ve needed to with the U21s. I just want to play first-team football… I’m definitely ready.”

With Manchester City now facing interest from multiple clubs – reportedly including Strasbourg and Celtic – over either a loan or permanent transfer, his situation has emerged as one of the more closely watched youth developments at the club this summer.

Now, supporters this week have noticed that the breakthrough centre-back had deleted content from his Instagram profile, changed his profile picture, and uploaded a story depicting a man seemingly confused by a squiggle of lines on a chalkboard.

The cryptic update has led to widespread fan speculation online, with many interpreting the changes as a hint toward an imminent transfer or frustration over a situation. The chalkboard image has also been seen by some as a metaphor for a complicated decision, potentially relating to his next career move.

With City still weighing up whether to retain Jahmai Simpson-Pusey within Pep Guardiola’s squad for the 2025/26 season or approve a temporary move, a decision could be reached in the coming weeks, and further interest could yet materialise from within the City Football Group.

Given Manchester City’s broader strategy of gradually integrating young talent through targeted loan spells, a move away – most likely temporary – appears increasingly likely unless the club opts to fast-track his development internally.

Either way, Jahmai Simpson-Pusey’s trajectory continues to attract intrigue, and his latest social media behaviour only adds to the sense that something significant could be unfolding behind the scenes.