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‘He is an incredible young player’ – Manchester City’s Guardiola gushes over Nigeria prospect Edozie

The Spaniard is in awe of the teenager who has been in fine form for the Citizens in pre-season

Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola has been surprised by Sam Edozie’s abilities, claiming the teenager and Nigeria prospect has ‘a special quality’.

Born in England to Nigerian parents, the 18-year-old has been a key figure in the club’s U23 ranks since moving from Millwall on July 1, 2020.

Edozie was part of City’s Elite Development Squad that won the inaugural 2020-21 Premier League 2 diadem.

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Presently, he is part of Guardiola’s squad preparing for the new campaign and has stepped up to the demands of senior football scoring in each of the club’s last three matches.