Why Santos faces more scrutiny than City's Bouaddi
- Source
- Manchester Evening NewsLocal press
- By
- newsdesk@men-news.co.uk (Steven Railston)
- Published
Key points
- Santos given just 175 minutes since £50m arrival from Chelsea in summer
- City's Bouaddi cost £86m but has played 187 minutes with less media pressure
- United's global profile means greater expectations and scrutiny on new signings
Summary
Manchester Evening News columnist Steven Railston examines why Andrey Santos has already drawn questions over his £50m signing from Chelsea, while Manchester City's Ayyoub Bouaddi—who arrived for £86m from Lille—has largely escaped similar scrutiny despite similar playing time.
The difference, Railston argues, reflects United's status as England's biggest club. United spent £150m in the summer window compared to City's league-high £458m, making Santos represent a third of their budget against 18 per cent for Bouaddi. At 22 with Premier League experience, Santos faces higher expectations than the 18-year-old Bouaddi, whom City are easing in gradually.
Original headline
Manchester United scrutiny is a world away from Man City after £136m signings
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