Manchester City target Juma Bah REFUSES to train at Real Valladolid as furious Spanish club claim Premier League champions are 'behind' shock move
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Spanish side Real Valladolid have accused Manchester City of unsettling defender Juma Bah and advising him on a course of action that would facilitate a move to the Etihad. In a blistering statement on Wednesday, the club revealed that the 18-year-old centre-back failed to report for training, a move their deem to be at the behest of the Manchester club.
![[The towering Sierra Leonean has made 12 appearances for the LaLiga strugglers this season]](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2025/01/22/13/94389843-14313169-image-a-88_1737554248256.jpg)
Furthermore, Valladolid claim that the player and his representatives informed the club on Tuesday of their intention to break his contract, an extraordinary move that was completed a day later. Valladolid have initiated disciplinary action against the youngster, who has made 12 appearances for the LaLiga strugglers this term and was only made a Valladolid player on a permanent basis at the start of the month.
![[Pep Guardiola's side have been accused of unsettling the defender and advising on a course of action that would facilitate a move]](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2025/01/22/13/94389891-14313169-image-a-89_1737554250443.jpg)
The statement read: 'Abdulai Juma Bah and his agent informed Real Valladolid yesterday afternoon of their intention to unilaterally break the contract that binds both parties. 'Previously, yesterday afternoon, Manchester City sent a statement asking Real Valladolid to open negotiations for the player for a possible permanent transfer. Today, the Sierra Leonean has decided not to show up at his workplace for morning training.
![[The defending champions have already made two additions in defence this month as Guardiola looks to sure up their backline. (Pictured L-R: Abdukodir Khusanov and Vitor Reis)]](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2025/01/22/13/94389897-14313169-image-a-90_1737554255916.jpg)
Man City are ready to add 18-year-old centre-back Juma Bah, who plays for Real Valladolid. The towering Sierra Leonean has made 12 appearances for the LaLiga strugglers this season. Pep Guardiola's side have been accused of unsettling the defender and advising on a course of action that would facilitate a move.
