On the morning of September 17, Beijing time (CEST), Manchester City officially published the first part of an exclusive interview with Hugo Vieira. In this segment, he discussed the club's acquisitions of Elliott Anderson and Enzo Fernández, as well as his expectations for these two players.

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The number of transfers between Premier League clubs this season has reached a new high, which reminds me of Serie A in the 1990s, when the giants frequently traded players with one another. What do you think is the reason for this phenomenon?

The Premier League is a unique league, widely recognized as the best in the world, where most of the leading players converge. We play against each other every week, which allows us to observe our opponents' play firsthand. Therefore, compared to players from abroad, we naturally pay more attention to talent within the Premier League.

If a player has already proven himself in the Premier League and possesses the abilities we need, that would be the best option, since he wouldn't have to readapt to the league. But for us, what matters most is always the player's inherent qualities, regardless of whether he comes from Spain, Italy, Portugal, or Germany. We only look at whether he possesses the abilities, mentality, and qualities necessary to be a Manchester City player.

Let's discuss the new signings in detail. Elliott Anderson's current performances are very impressive. Although he has played only a few matches, he has shown himself to be exceptional. What qualities in him convinced you that he represents the future of Manchester City's midfield?

First, the right mindset and professional approach. We observed this over the last two or three years in the Premier League. I spoke with him and reminded him that his discipline on the pitch still needs to be strengthened. He has great endurance and a strong desire to run, and he has made significant progress in this area. Maresca has trained him very well.

He has been with us for just two months, and he definitely has more room for improvement in the future. We paid a high transfer fee to sign him, which means we firmly believe that he will be a key player for Manchester City over the next five to seven years and will play an important role. The same applies to young players like Bouaddi, Enzo Fernández, and Ndiaye. They are full of energy, possess mature mentality and qualities to become future key players for Manchester City.

You mentioned Elliott Anderson's incredible endurance. He has excellent coverage of the pitch, outstanding passing vision, and a first-class professional approach. In some respects, he is almost a versatile midfielder, isn't he?

Indeed, we have seen these strengths in his performances for Nottingham Forest and the England national team. He is constantly improving. Although he is still young, he has accumulated rich experience in major competitions. He not only played in European competitions for Nottingham Forest, but also fully proved his ability to handle high-intensity matches at the World Cup.

Let's talk about Enzo Fernández. Signing Chelsea's best player is undoubtedly a significant statement for Manchester City. In my view, he has a strong personality, is bold in possession, actively dictates the tempo of play, and changes the course of the game. Does this match the conclusions you drew during the initial scouting?

Exactly. Let's not forget that we lost two key midfielders, Rodri and Bernardo Silva. Bringing in Enzo Fernández not only supplements our squad, 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 nearly three weeks, but it feels as though he has been here for a year or two.

This is exactly the type of player and the mental qualities we are looking for in this position. Rodri and Bernardo Silva were key players for the club over the last decade, and we believe that Enzo Fernández, Bouaddi, and Anderson will be able to reach the same heights that they once achieved in the future.

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