Valencia’s manager, Nuno Santo, has confirmed to the Spanish press that Bruno Zuculini will be one of two players leaving Valencia before the transfer window is out. The Argentine has been on loan with the La Liga club since August, but has been unable to break into the central midfield, where City wanted him to gain experience before bringing him back.
Bruno joined City in the summer transfer window for £3 million after a protracted trial period, and it was immediately apparent he wouldn’t be getting any game time, with Fernando, Fernandinho, Yaya Toure and Frank Lampard all ahead of him in midfield. He was linked with Sunderland, but eventually joined Valencia in La Liga.
However, he has struggled to really break into the side, and has played just once all season, in Valencia’s victory over Malaga… in August. He’s featured on the bench regularly but has been unable to get on the pitch.
Before joining City, Zuculini scored 10 goals in 91 league games for Racing Club.
