Grupo City plans Dell transfer to European loan next window

Striker Dell, jewel of Bahia’s youth categories, could leave Salvador in the coming months. Segundo the Spanish press, Grupo City, the conglomerate that manages tricolor football, is analyzing placing the player in one of the clubs in the international portfolio.

The idea is for the young man to accumulate experience in European football before a possible move to Manchester City.

Plano satellite club development

The conglomerate’s project involves offering game minutes in one of the three Grupo City teams at Europa. Girona from Espanha, Troyes from França and Lommel SK from Bélgica are the targets under evaluation. The objective is not a definitive sale, but a loan to monitor the evolution of Bahian talent in a high-level competitive environment.

Dell has a renewed contract with Bahia until the end of 2028. The fine for termination was set at 100 million euros, equivalent to approximately 586 million reais at the current price. Esse high value reflects the institution’s confidence in the player’s potential and determination to keep trading under control.

The striker played 14 games for the Tricolor first team at the start of the season. Marcou four goals, including one that decided the Ba-Vi classic at Barradão. Apesar’s promising initial performance, Dell faced moments of frustration, such as the in-game expulsion of Campeonato Brasileiro and the loss of one of the penalties in Libertadores’s early elimination.

Trajetória stands out in the youth categories

Dell earned the nickname “Sertão’s Haaland” for his impressive numbers in Bahia’s youth ranks. The 17-year-old striker has a relevant history in Brazilian youth teams, with emphasis on the title won in the Sul-Americano Sub-17 in April 2025.

No Mundial Sub-17, held at the end of 2025, Dell was a top scorer for the Brazilian team, although Brasil finished runner-up. Essas’s performances caught the attention of European scouts and Grupo City himself, who sees the attacker as a long-term investment with potential for future profitability.

The call-ups for the youth teams consolidate Dell as one of the most promising names of the current generation. Sua’s finishing ability and attacking intelligence make him stand out in an increasingly competitive market for young Brazilian talent.

Últimas appearances and position reset

Desde April 5th, Dell does not play for Bahia’s main team. The last match was against Palmeiras, valid for the 10th round of Campeonato Brasileiro, which ended in defeat. Desde So, the striker has been dividing his time between training with the professional squad and playing for the Esquadrão under-20 team.

The reduction in minutes on the field is not linked to serious disciplinary or technical problems. Rogério Ceni, coach of Bahia, made a strategic rotation at the beginning of the season, prioritizing rest for starters during Campeonato Baiano. With the resumption of the routine of national and international championships, opportunities naturally decreased.

The tactical context has also evolved. Dell faced difficulties adapting to certain schemes used by the coach. The search for consistent minutes and development in a competitive environment justifies the analysis of a temporary change to the Europa.

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Grupo City’s Estrutura and development strategy

Grupo City operates a consolidated talent development model through an international network of satellite clubs. Girona, in the Spanish first division, is considered a tactical laboratory where promising young players receive elite training. Troyes, in the French Ligue 2, offers intense competition in a second level championship. Lommel SK, a Belgian team in the higher division, represents an alternative with less media exposure.

The choice will depend on factors such as availability of space in the squad, compatibility with tactical systems and projected loan duration. Normalmente, Grupo City negotiates periods from six months to a full season, with the option to renew depending on performance.

Esse model has already worked successfully with other Brazilian talents and those from other nationalities. Grupo City uses analytical data, tactical assessment and real-time observation to determine ideal timing for transfers between clubs in the network.

Perspectiva future on Manchester City

The complete project contemplates a trajectory that could lead Dell to Manchester City after accumulating European experience. Não has a defined schedule for this stage, which will depend on performance over the next two or three years. The English club constantly evaluates the development of young people on the satellite network.

Manchester City invests significantly in early identification of Brazilian talent and maintains a robust scouting structure. Dell represents exactly the profile that the institution is looking for: age close to 18 years old, impactful numbers in youth categories, call-ups for the national team and a long contract that eliminates the risk of sudden loss.

Caso development goes as expected, Dell could join the Manchester City squad between 2027 and 2028. Até there, the loan spell at Europa will function as a period of cultural, linguistic and tactical adaptation.

Impacto on the basis of Bahia

The possible departure of Dell does not represent an institutional break with Bahia. Ruan Pablo, another highlight of the base, remains a focus of internal development on the main team. Tricolor remains unbeaten against promises born in its smaller categories.

Dell’s contract renewal until 2028 demonstrates mutual commitment. The high fine protects Bahia financially and ensures that any future transactions generate substantial revenue for the club. Esse scenario puts the institution in a comfortable position for negotiations.