Eliaquim Mangala could ultimately not join Manchester City. While everything seemed to be finalized, the Franco-Congolese player could be prevented by his soul mate.

Eliaquim Mangala would have passed his medical examination. He has not yet signed his contract and therefore still belongs to FC Porto.

Thus, without signing, Mangala does not have both feet in England, yet the two clubs have agreed a sum of around € 40 million. But according to Sport Mediaset, the player would actually face the veto … his girlfriend!

A turnaround that could push Citizens to abandon the Mangala track and turn to Roma defender Mehdi Benatia.