Hugo Viana

Born: January 15, 1983

Height: 5' 10.5" (180cm)

Hometown: Barcelos, Portugal
Nationality: Portugal Portuguese

Position: Central midfielder
Career History
Sports Mole has 118 articles about Hugo Viana. Articles 1 to 40:
Manchester City's Rayan Cherki on August 16, 2025
Rayan Cherki: Man City fans licking their lips after Pep Guardiola makes bold claim about £34m “street player”
Pep Guardiola is excited to integrate summer signing Rayan Cherki into his Manchester City team following a lengthy spell on the sidelines.
Oct 20, 21:15
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Man City news: Hugo Viana praised for “smart” Nico O’Reilly, Savinho decisions as Divine Mukasa prediction emerges
Manchester City director of football Hugo Viana wants a “big future” for Nico O’Reilly and Savinho at the Etihad Stadium and he has made the “smart” decision to extend the contracts of both players, Citizens expert Steven McInerney tells Sports Mole.
Sep 30, 17:00
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Gianluigi Donnarumma or James Trafford? Man City’s Pep Guardiola can make “sensible” and “logical” goalkeeper choice for Manchester derby
There are “benefits” to starting either Gianluigi Donnarumma or James Trafford in goal for Manchester City in Sunday’s Premier League derby against rivals Manchester United, Citizens expert Steven McInerney tells Sports Mole.
Sep 11, 18:30
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Man City transfer news: “Necessary evil” justified as Hugo Viana’s summer window assessed, January prediction made
Man City’s decision to let as many as six treble-winning players leave in the same transfer window is a “concern”, but it was a “necessary evil” for the club to carry out a major squad overhaul, Citizens expert Steven McInerney tells Sports Mole.
Sep 3, 17:00
 Manchester City's Ilkay Gundogan gestures on the bench on August 24, 2024
Ilkay Gundogan officially joins Galatasaray: Midfielder reacts to Man City exit with transfer a win-win for all parties
Galatasaray complete the signing of midfielder Ilkay Gundogan from Manchester City, subject to international clearance.
Sep 2, 19:41
 Manchester City's Rayan Cherki on August 16, 2025
Man City transfer analysis: Was the summer window a success for Pep Guardiola's side?
Sports Mole analyses whether the summer transfer window was a success for Pep Guardiola's Manchester City as they endeavour to avoid a second successive trophyless campaign.
Sep 2, 10:00
 Manchester City's Ederson on April 12, 2025
Ederson’s Man City legacy analysed as record-breaking goalkeeper completes Fenerbahce transfer
Manchester City officially confirm the departure of goalkeeper Ederson, who has completed a permanent transfer to Fenerbahce.
Sep 2, 08:30
 Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola on April 6, 2025
Man City summer transfer window 2025: Top targets, budget, most likely signings and priority positions
Sports Mole takes a look at Man City's top targets, budget, most likely signings and priority positions for the 2025 summer transfer window.
Sep 1, 09:59
 Manchester City's Ruben Dias on June 26, 2025
Ruben Dias: Man City defender gives 'perfect' reasons why he has signed new long-term contract
Ruben Dias explains why he has committed his future to Manchester City by signing a new long-term contract.
Aug 22, 10:54
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Gianluigi Donnarumma: Man City transfer for “one of the greatest” given green light as James Trafford No.1 verdict delivered
James Trafford “would back himself in a battle against anyone” for the No.1 jersey at Man City, but he is likely to settle for a role as second fiddle to either Ederson or Gianluigi Donnarumma, Citizens expert Steven McInerney tells Sports Mole.
Aug 19, 14:55
 Manchester City's Erling Haaland celebrates after scoring on June 26, 2025
Preview:Wolverhampton Wanderers vs Manchester City - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Saturday's Premier League clash between Wolverhampton Wanderers and Manchester City, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Aug 14, 15:00
 James Trafford on January 17, 2025
Man City confirm James Trafford signing: How £27m goalkeeper compares to Ederson, Stefan Ortega
Manchester City announce the signing of goalkeeper James Trafford from newly-promoted Premier League side Burnley.
Jul 29, 18:57
 Sporting Lisbon's Morten Hjulmand pictured on November 4, 2024
Man City transfer news: Citizens enter 'eight-team race' for £69.4m midfielder as Man United trump card revealed
Manchester City reportedly enter an eight-team race for Sporting Lisbon midfielder Morten Hjulmand, and the Sky Blues may have an ace up their sleeve that can help them pip Manchester United to his signature.
Jul 22, 08:38
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Man City transfer news: Manuel Akanji to Galatasaray “would suit everyone” after “post-treble malaise”
Manuel Akanji joining Galatasaray this summer “would suit everyone” as he is currently ‘blocking the path’ for some of Manchester City’s younger defenders to feature regularly under Pep Guardiola, Citizens expert Steven McInerney tells Sports Mole.
Jul 22, 08:15
 Philadelphia Union's Cavan Sullivan on May 28, 2025
Man City transfer news: Cavan Sullivan plan ‘revealed’ as record-breaking American prepares for future move
Manchester City devise a fresh plan to integrate future signing Cavan Sullivan into their setup at the Etihad Stadium, according to a report.
Jul 21, 14:40
 Sverre Nypan in action for Norway Under-21s on September 10, 2024
Man City transfer news: Sverre Nypan plan revealed as “dream” £12.5m signing is confirmed
Manchester City announce the signing of highly-rated teenage midfielder Sverre Nypan from Rosenborg.
Jul 17, 18:28
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Eleven Man City players are candidates to leave this summer as Pep Guardiola, Hugo Viana deal with “very complicated mess”
Man City are dealing with in a “very complicated mess” when it comes to trimming Pep Guardiola’s squad and complying with homegrown quota rules, Citizens expert Steven McInerney tells Sports Mole.
Jul 9, 10:42
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Man City transfer news: Denzel Dumfries, Tino Livramento “better deal” verdict delivered as key “issue” is difficult to ignore
Inter Milan’s Denzel Dumfries can be considered a “realistic” transfer target for Man City, but signing Newcastle’s Tino Livramento would represent a “better deal” for Pep Guardiola’s side, Citizens expert Steven McInerney tells Sports Mole.
Jul 8, 09:51
 Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola on April 12, 2025
Man City transfer news: Pep Guardiola’s side to hold talks with ‘big-name players’ ahead of potential exits
Manchester City are reportedly set for crunch talks with some of their ‘big-name players’ as they work to trim Pep Guardiola’s bloated squad in the summer transfer window.
Jul 3, 12:49
 Sporting Lisbon's Viktor Gyokeres in action on September 17, 2024
Viktor Gyokeres 'ready to wait' for Arsenal transfer as striker's agent insists on £60m price tag
Sporting Lisbon striker Viktor Gyokeres is reportedly willing to play the waiting game to complete a move to Arsenal this summer.
Jun 20, 18:13
 Juma Bah on February 16, 2025
Man City transfer news: Defender ‘will leave on loan’ this summer amid interest from five clubs
Manchester City are reportedly planning to loan out teenage defender Juma Bah in the summer transfer window.
Jun 18, 16:59
 France and Lyon's Rayan Cherki pictured on March 21, 2025
Man City vs. Wydad AC: Pep Guardiola hints at when Rayan Cherki, Tijjani Reijnders, Rayan Ait-Nouri will make debuts
Pep Guardiola suggests that Manchester City’s new summer signings are all in contention to make their debuts in Wednesday’s FIFA Club World Cup opener against Wydad AC.
Jun 18, 01:52
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Sverre Nypan: “Very plausible” Lyon loan move given green light as Man City’s ‘new transfer strategy’ becomes clear
The “very exciting” arrival of Man City-bound Sverre Nypan at the Etihad Stadium signals the “continuation of a new strategy” under director of football Hugo Viana, Citizens expert Steven McInerney tells Sports Mole.
Jun 16, 15:13
 Sverre Nypan in action for Norway Under-21s on September 10, 2024
Sverre Nypan medical date ‘revealed’ as Man City close in on fifth summer signing
Manchester City reportedly schedule a medical for Sverre Nypan ahead of confirming the highly-rated midfielder as their fifth summer signing.
Jun 14, 12:25
 Rosenborg's Sverre Nypan on May 11, 2025
Man City transfer news: Citizens 'close' to agreeing deal with Arsenal-linked midfielder
Man City are reportedly close to reaching an agreement with Rosenborg to sign highly-rated midfielder Sverre Nypan, who has previously been linked with both Arsenal and Aston Villa.
Jun 12, 12:22
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Tino Livramento to Man City: Pep Guardiola’s side may “struggle” to sign Newcastle right-back as three alternatives emerge
Manchester City may “struggle” to agree a deal with Newcastle United to sign right-back Tino Livramento this summer, Citizens expert Steven McInerney tells Sports Mole.
Jun 12, 08:07
 Manchester City's Jack Grealish pictured on August 24, 2024
Man City confirm 27-man Club World Cup squad: Jack Grealish decision made as four new signings are included
Manchester City name a 27-man squad for this summer's FIFA Club World Cup in the United States which includes four new signings and five notable omissions.
Jun 11, 17:37
 Netherlands' Tijjani Reijnders on November 13, 2024
Tijjani Reijnders prediction made by Hugo Viana as Man City confirm £46.5m signing from AC Milan
Manchester City announce the signing of midfielder Tijjani Reijnders from AC Milan.
Jun 11, 09:24
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Rayan Cherki is ‘cut from a similar cloth to Zinedine Zidane’: Why Man City need “new maverick” more than Florian Wirtz
Manchester City are in need of a “new maverick” and their latest signing Rayan Cherki - likened to Zinedine Zidane - “will suit City down to a tee”, Citizens expert Steven McInerney tells Sports Mole.
Jun 10, 21:33
 France's Rayan Cherki on June 5, 2025
Man City confirm Rayan Cherki signing: “I can’t wait to show City fans what I can do”
Manchester City announce the signing of French attacker Rayan Cherki from Lyon on a five-year deal.
Jun 10, 19:02
 Red Bull Salzburg head coach Pep Lijnders on August 13, 2024
Man City confirm Pep Lijnders, James French arrivals as Hugo Viana heaps praise on Liverpool title winners
Manchester City confirm the appointments of Pep Lijnders and James French to Pep Guardiola’s first team coaching setup.
Jun 10, 10:39
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Man City sign Rayan Ait-Nouri: How “one of the best” Premier League full-backs will help transform Pep Guardiola’s team
Man City’s new signing Rayan Ait-Nouri is “one of the best” full-backs in the Premier League who will “help City an awful lot” from a tactical perspective, Citizens expert Steven McInerney tells Sports Mole.
Jun 9, 19:03
 Manchester City's Rayan Ait-Nouri on June 9, 2025
Rayan Ait-Nouri’s Man City shirt number, contract length, transfer fee confirmed as Pep Guardiola completes first summer signing
Manchester City announce the signing of left-back Rayan Ait-Nouri from Wolverhampton Wanderers.
Jun 9, 17:56
 Rayan Ait-Nouri on October 5, 2024
Man City transfer news: New arrival ‘completes’ medical as ‘next step’ is revealed ahead of £33.7m transfer
Rayan Ait-Nouri reportedly completes his medical ahead of finalising a move from Wolverhampton Wanderers to Manchester City.
Jun 7, 17:07
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How Man City could line up with Rayan Ait-Nouri, Tijjani Reijnders, Rayan Cherki at Club World Cup as triple transfer edges closes
Sports Mole takes a look at how Man City could line up with Rayan Ait-Nouri, Tijjani Reijnders and Rayan Cherki in Pep Guardiola’s side.
Jun 6, 14:59
 Manchester City's Pep Guardiola at a press conference on February 18, 2025
Man City transfer news: 'Medicals booked' for two top targets as ‘agreement reached’ for £81.7m double deal
Manchester City are reportedly edging closer to completing an £81.7m double deal as two of their top targets are scheduled to undergo medicals this weekend.
Jun 5, 15:39
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Man City transfer news: Pep Guardiola's side learning from 'very obvious mistakes' as summer intentions are made clear
Man City's transfer intentions for the summer are "very clear" after 'very obvious mistakes' were made prior to the start of last season, Citizens expert Steven McInerney tells Sports Mole.
Jun 2, 16:51
 Netherlands' Tijjani Reijnders on November 13, 2024
Man City transfer news: Tijjani Reijnders debut date becomes clear as 'agreement reached' to sign AC Milan star
Man City reportedly reach an agreement with AC Milan to sign midfielder Tijjani Reijnders this summer, and a date for when the deal could be concluded is 'revealed'.
May 30, 16:20
 Manchester City chairman Khaldoon Al Mubarak on September 18, 2024
Man City chairman Khaldoon Al Mubarak confirms "swift" transfer plans as Club World Cup targets are "clearly identified"
Man City chairman Khaldoon Al Mubarak confirms that several transfer targets have been "clearly identified" by the club and their "objective" is to revamp Pep Guardiola's squad before the FIFA Club World Cup.
May 29, 13:35
 France and Lyon's Rayan Cherki pictured on March 21, 2025
Man City transfer news: 'Initial talks' begin for 'bargain' signing as Pep Guardiola's side steal a march on Man United
Manchester City reportedly step up their interest in Lyon attacker Rayan Cherki ahead of the summer transfer window.
May 29, 11:45
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