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Man City's Rabbi Matondo close to joining Schalke

Schalke 04 are keen to bring the Wales international to Germany
Image: Schalke 04 are keen to bring the Wales international to Germany

Manchester City's Rabbi Matondo looks set to be the next youngster from a top English academy to head to Germany.

Schalke are closing in on the Wales international after talks with City over a transfer, Sky Sports News understands.

A fee of £11m has reportedly been agreed for the 18-year-old, who was given his first senior cap by Ryan Giggs last November.

Sky Germany reported over the weekend that Schalke had seen an initial £8.6m offer turned down.

Matondo has not made a first-team appearance for City but has starred for their U23s and boss Pep Guardiola issued some praise towards the youngster on Monday.

Asked about Schalke, he said: "I heard about that - they are interested in another young player. But I do not know if it's going to finish.

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"I know how good he is. He's a winger, so fast, incredibly quick and a young talent. That is another thing; how good this club is working."

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