Manchester City defender Issa Kabore is poised to be one of the club’s last moves of the summer transfer window. Benfica is nearing a loan agreement to secure Kabore, who joined City in 2020 but has yet to feature in a competitive match under Pep Guardiola. After stints with Mechelen, Troyes, Marseille, and a recent season with Luton Town in the Premier League, Kabore has attracted significant interest from various English and European teams. With the transfer window closing soon, Benfica looks set to finalize a season-long loan deal without any purchase options or obligations.
This loan move offers Kabore the opportunity to compete in the Champions League with one of Portugal’s top clubs and potentially face City if the teams meet in the tournament. With three years left on his contract with City, there’s no immediate pressure to secure a new deal before he has another chance to showcase his talent in a major league.
Kabore’s move is likely to be one of the final transactions in a busy summer of departures for City. The club has already earned nearly £150m from player sales and could add another £30m, with Kabore joining Kalvin Phillips, Joao Cancelo, and others who have been loaned out.
This summer, City’s standout addition has been Savinho, acquired from Troyes for an initial £21m. Additionally, Ilkay Gundogan has rejoined the club after a season at Barcelona, further bolstering City’s lineup.
