The Chronicle reported that Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola has stated that a decision on whether Mateo Fernández-Pardo is ready to make his competitive debut for the club will be made on Sunday or Monday.

The 21-year-old Belgian winger joined Manchester City from Lille on transfer deadline day for a fee of £51 million. He made his last full 90-minute appearance in May, and because Lille did not remove him from the squad during transfer negotiations, Guardiola has been cautious in managing his workload.

Since joining Manchester City, Fernández-Pardo has made two substitute appearances, featuring in the 2-2 draw against Bournemouth and the Carabao Cup victory over Midhurst, showing some promising signs.

When asked if Fernández-Pardo was close to making his first start, Guardiola said: "Yes, he is close now. As I said before, we need to manage his workload intelligently. Now he is getting more playing time."

"He was able to have a full week of training before the Leeds United match, which has helped him a lot. This is the first time since arriving at Manchester City that he has been able to do this. So we can make a decision on Sunday, or we can wait until Monday."

Manchester City will travel to face Leeds United on Monday, and whether Fernández-Pardo makes his debut will depend on his condition during training in the coming days.

His arrival has also boosted Manchester City's squad. Captain Kyle Walker said this signing demonstrates the club's ambition in the transfer market.

Walker said: "We signed Mateo Fernández-Pardo. He is a player we wanted in this transfer window. The fact that we were able to complete this deal successfully shows the club's direction."

"Players need time to adapt when they arrive in England. They also need to learn the language. The faster they integrate with the team, the better. The club is taking a different approach from recent years and is building a younger and more exciting squad. There are many talented players in the squad, and some are important international players."

Jake Ramsey also has praised Fernández-Pardo. He believes the young forward's signing reflects Guardiola's strategic approach to bringing in young, talented players this summer.

After Manchester City's 2-2 draw with Bournemouth, Ramsey said: "I saw him come on as a substitute today and play well. He is quick and sharp. I think the club has done well with their signings this season. They want to bring in young players with great potential and determination, and he is definitely one of them."

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