On September 17, Beijing time (CEST) early morning, Manchester City officially released the first part of their exclusive interview with Hugo Viana. In this section, he discusses the club's deal to recruit Elliott Anderson and Enzo, as well as their expectations for both players.

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The number of inter-club transfers within the Premier League this season has reached a record high, which reminds me of Serie A in the 1990s, where top clubs often exchanged players with each other. In your view, what are the reasons behind this phenomenon?

The Premier League is a unique league, universally recognized as the best league in the world, where most of the top players gather. We play each other every week, which allows us to observe directly the performance of opposing players. Therefore, compared with foreign players, we naturally pay more attention to talents within the Premier League.

If a player has proven himself in the Premier League and possesses the abilities we need, that will be a better choice, because they don't need to readjust to the league. However, for us, what matters most is always the intrinsic quality of the player, regardless of whether they come from Spain, Italy, Portugal, or Germany. We only look at whether they have the ability, mentality, and quality required of a Manchester City player.

Let's talk more specifically about the new recruits. Elliott Anderson's current performance is outstanding. Although he has only played a few matches, he has been impressive. What qualities in him led you to identify him as the future of Manchester City's midfield?

First is his upright mentality and professional attitude, which we have witnessed in the Premier League over the last two or three years. I have spoken with him, reminding him that his discipline on the pitch still needs to be improved. He has abundant stamina and a strong desire to cover ground, and he has made great progress in this regard. Maresca's guidance has been very effective for him.

He only joined two months ago, and of course there is much more room for improvement in the future. We paid a significant transfer fee to recruit him, which means we are very confident that he will be a core player for Manchester City for the next five to seven years and can play an important role. The same applies to young players like Buadi, Enzo, and Ndiaye; they are energetic, mentally mature, and have the quality to become core players for Manchester City in the future.

You mentioned Elliott Anderson's abundant stamina. He covers a wide range on the pitch, possesses excellent passing vision, and maintains a high level of professionalism. In many ways, he is almost a complete midfielder, isn't he?

Exactly right. We have seen these strengths in his performances for Nottingham Forest and the England national team, and he continues to improve. Despite his youth, he has accumulated extensive experience in major competitions. He has not only played in European competitions for Nottingham Forest, but he has also proven himself fully capable of handling high-intensity matches on the world stage of the World Cup.

Let's talk about Enzo. Securing Chelsea's best player is undoubtedly an important statement for Manchester City. In my view, he has a distinctive personality, is brave with the ball, and actively dictates the tempo of play and changes outcomes. Does this align with the conclusions you reached during initial scouting?

That's correct. Don't forget that we lost two core midfielders, Rodri and Bernardo Silva. Bringing in Enzo not only replenishes our strength but also brings his unique personality and playing temperament. Maresca worked with him previously and knows him very well. He has been with the team for almost three weeks, but it feels as though he has been playing here for one or two years.

This is exactly the type of player and mental quality we are looking for in this position. Rodri and Bernardo Silva have been crucial to the club over the past decade, and we are confident that Enzo, Buadi, and Anderson can reach their previous heights in the future.

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