But what his sale shows is just how difficult it is for talented young players to make the step up into the City first team.

Midfielder Maximo Perrone has left Manchester City to join Serie A side Como in a deal worth a reported 13m euros (£11.3m).

Manchester City have sold midfielder Maximo Perrone to Como in a deal that could make them up to €15m (£13m) as Pep Guardiola ...