Alberto Moleiro talks about Manchester City transfer interest

Villarreal’s Alberto Moleiro has talked recent transfer links with Manchester City.

The 22-year-old is a product of UD Las Palmas’ academy and made his way into their first team in 2021. He spent four years there and left for Villarreal in July 2025.

During his time at Las Palmas, Sport Witness covered claims from Spain that Manchester City and Barcelona had pursued him.

The Premier League side wouldn’t have made advances back then, while Villarreal secured his services last summer.

Yellow Submarine manager Marcelino has regularly utilised the winger this season and his La Liga stats are as follows:

• Appearances: 29
• Starts: 25
• Total minutes: 1,975
• Goals: 9
• Assists: 4
• Goal conversion: 23%
• Big chances missed: 5

Manchester City transfer claims addressed 

Alberto Moleiro has been speaking to influencer Adri Contreras. He posted a Q&A with the Villarreal player on his TikTok channel and Estadio Deportivo have relayed his comments.

Estadio points out rumours of Pep Guardiola’s side wanting to sign him last summer, after he moved to Villarreal. His response to the Manchester City links were ‘immediate and emphatic’.

“The...