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 95 articles about Hugo Viana. Articles 1 to 40:
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 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
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.
Jun 3, 09:44
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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
Club Brugge's Ardon Jashari poses with the Belgian Pro League Player of the Season award on May 26, 2025
Man City transfer news: £29.7m-rated Player of the Season 'added' to midfield shortlist with 'contact' made
Manchester City reportedly add one of the brightest prospects in the Belgian Pro League to their shortlist of summer transfer targets.
May 28, 08:56
Espanyol's Joan Garcia on February 22, 2025
Man City transfer news: 'Agreement in principle' reached with £25.2m target wanted by Arsenal, Barcelona, Newcastle
Man City reportedly reach an agreement in principle with Espanyol goalkeeper Joan Garcia over a summer transfer to the Etihad Stadium.
May 27, 18:06
Lyon's Rayan Cherki celebrates on April 5, 2025
Man City transfer news: 'Bargain' signing becomes 'live possibility' for Pep Guardiola after Florian Wirtz blow
Manchester City are exploring a 'bargain' move for Lyon attacker Rayan Cherki this summer, according to a report.
May 27, 12:10
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Rayan Ait-Nouri to Man City: Why "phenomenally gifted" Wolves star "would solve an awful lot of problems" for Pep Guardiola
"Phenomenally gifted" Wolves left-back Rayan Ait-Nouri would "solve an awful lot of problems" for Man City if he were to join Pep Guardiola's side this summer, Citizens expert Steven McInerney tells Sports Mole.
May 26, 19:30
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola on April 6, 2025
Man City 2024-25 season review: Star player, best moment, standout result from "horrific" campaign that highlights rebuild requirements
Sports Mole provides an in-depth review of Manchester City's 2024-25 campaign, including the team's star player, best moment and standout result.
May 26, 10:00
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Man City transfer news: Jack Grealish categorically rules out Aston Villa return
Manchester City attacker Jack Grealish categorically rules out a return to boyhood club Aston Villa, Sports Mole understands.
May 25, 11:00
Jack Grealish pictured on October 23, 2024
Jack Grealish: 'Almost guaranteed' transfer update emerges as Man City attacker 'will miss' Fulham clash
Jack Grealish is reportedly left out of Man City's matchday squad for Sunday's Premier League trip to Fulham amid uncertainty over his future.
May 24, 21:37
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Man City transfer news: Jack Grealish, Pep Guardiola open to parting ways with loan exit given green light
Manchester City and Jack Grealish are open to a parting of ways in the summer transfer window, Sports Mole understands.
May 22, 16:12
Borussia Monchengladbach's Rocco Reitz celebrates on May 3, 2025
Man City transfer news: Pep Guardiola receives boost in pursuit of the 'new Michael Ballack'
Manchester City-linked midfielder Rocco Reitz delivers a fresh update on his future at Borussia Monchengladbach ahead of the summer transfer window.
May 20, 12:09
Manchester City's Pep Guardiola at a press conference on February 18, 2025
Man City transfer news: Florian Wirtz 'plan B' revealed as Pep Guardiola 'appreciates' €60m alternative
Man City are reportedly working on a 'plan B' in the transfer market who is 'very appreciated' by Pep Guardiola, after cooling their interest in Bayer Leverkusen star Florian Wirtz.
May 19, 17:11
AC Milan's Tijjani Reijnders on May 9, 2025
Man City transfer news: Tijjani Reijnders 'agreement' revealed as four summer targets are identified
AC Milan midfielder Tijjani Reijnders reportedly gives the green light to joining Manchester City, who are targeting at least four new signings this summer.
May 19, 10:22
Netherlands' Tijjani Reijnders on November 13, 2024
Man City transfer news: Tijjani Reijnders 'offer' imminent as Pep Guardiola's side identify 'main target'
Manchester City reportedly decide when they will make an offer for AC Milan midfielder Tijjani Reijnders.
May 15, 08:14
Galatasaray midfielder Gabriel Sara in February 2025.
Man City transfer news: Premier League club 'joins race' for former Championship star
Manchester City reportedly face competition from a Premier League rival in the race to sign a former Championship star during the summer transfer window.
May 14, 11:58
AC Milan's Tijjani Reijnders on May 9, 2025
Man City transfer news: Pep Guardiola's side 'hopeful' of signing key midfield target after 'holding talks'
Manchester City are reportedly hopeful that an agreement can be reached to sign a key midfield target after entering talks over a summer transfer.
May 13, 20:43
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Man City transfer news: Wesley, Nicolo Savona interest explained as Hugo Viana eyes up 'Abdukodir Khusanov-style signings'
Full-backs Wesley and Nicolo Savona are described as 'Abdukodir Khusanov-style signings' by Man City expert Steven McInerney amid reported interest from Pep Guardiola's side.
May 13, 09:55
Newcastle United and England's Lewis Hall and Tino Livramento pictured on November 17, 2024
Man City transfer news: Pep Guardiola's side 'draw up four-man right-back shortlist' before Club World Cup as club legend 'will 100% leave'
Manchester City reportedly draw up a four-man shortlist of right-back targets ahead of participating at this summer's FIFA Club World Cup.
May 13, 06:59
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Morgan Gibbs-White to Man City: "Divisive" transfer discussed as Jack Grealish, Kalvin Phillips, Nathan Ake comparisons are made
Nottingham Forest star Morgan Gibbs-White "would very much suit Man City" and comparisons made to Jack Grealish and Kalvin Phillips are "silly", Citizens expert Steven McInerney tells Sports Mole.
May 6, 19:43
Nottingham Forest's Morgan Gibbs-White on March 3, 2025
Morgan Gibbs-White: Fabrizio Romano reveals when Man City 'plan to advance' on 'priority target' from Nottingham Forest
Fabrizio Romano reveals when Manchester City will 'plan to advance' on their pursuit of 'priority target' Morgan Gibbs-White of Nottingham Forest.
May 4, 11:42
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Man City transfer news: Diogo Costa "expected" to complete record transfer that "rivals will fear" as "smooth transition" claim is made
Porto goalkeeper Diogo Costa is expected to complete a record transfer to Manchester City this summer, with Ederson set to leave and join a team in Saudi Arabia, Citizens expert Steven McInerney tells Sports Mole.
Apr 30, 12:15
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Bernardo Silva still has "plenty left to offer" Pep Guardiola's side, but Man City are in "win-win" situation amid Benfica transfer rumours
Benfica-linked Bernardo Silva has still "got plenty left to offer" at Man City and his possible summer exit would be an "aggressive statement of intent" from the club's hierarchy, Citizens exert Steven McInerney tells Sports Mole.
Apr 24, 12:48
Porto's Diogo Costa celebrates with the Portuguese Super Cup on August 3, 2024
Man City transfer news: Pep Guardiola's side 'given green light' to sign £63m goalkeeper as Man United, Chelsea suffer blow
Manchester City are reportedly handed a major boost in their pursuit of Porto goalkeeper Diogo Costa ahead of the summer transfer window.
Apr 22, 18:30
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola on May 11, 2024
Pep Guardiola issues injury, transfer statement with Man City's Champions League "challenge" made clear
Pep Guardiola insists that his Man City side are ready for the challenge of trying to secure Champions League football for next season despite enduring an injury-hit campaign.
Apr 11, 14:02
Nottingham Forest's Morgan Gibbs-White on March 3, 2025
Man City transfer news: Morgan Gibbs-White asking price revealed as Nottingham Forest 'demand nine-figure fee'
Nottingham Forest will reportedly demand a nine-figure fee for Manchester City-linked midfielder Morgan Gibbs-White this summer.
Apr 11, 13:02