- Guardiola hints at Joao Cancelo’s uncertain future with Manchester City, as the Portuguese full-back returns to training after loan spells at Bayern Munich and Barcelona.
- Pep Guardiola stated that Cancelo’s future is still unclear, saying “Will Joao Cancelo return to the squad? It could happen, yes. He is training with us. We’ll see. Maybe he’ll stay, maybe he’ll go on loan, maybe… I don’t know yet”.
- Cancelo’s agent, Jorge Mendes, is currently in England working to facilitate the player’s move back to Barcelona, where he desires to continue playing.
- Manchester City faces additional injury challenges with Rodri and Oscar Bobb ahead of the new season.
Newsypeople – Pep Guardiola recently provided insights into Joao Cancelo’s future with Manchester City, indicating that the Portuguese defender may still have a role at the club.
After a loan period last season at both Bayern Munich and Barcelona, Cancelo has returned to training with City, but his future is still unclear since there have been no transfer inquiries from other clubs.
Guardiola remarked,
“He’s training with us. We’ll see what happens. He may either stay or go out on loan. I’m not certain yet.”
This statement highlights the uncertainty surrounding Joao Cancelo’s situation, especially given that Barcelona has not expressed interest in re-signing him.
Pep Guardiola speaks on Joao Cancelo Returns to the Squad!!
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“João Cancelo to re-join our squad? It can happen, yes”.
“He's training with us. We will see. Maybe he stays, maybe he goes on loan, maybe… I don't know yet”.
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The manager noted that the outcome will depend on conversations between Cancelo’s agents and the club, and assured that should he remain, he will receive the same respect as his teammates.
As Manchester City gears up for their season opener against Chelsea, Guardiola is also contending with other injury issues, particularly concerning midfielder Rodri, who is rehabilitating from a thigh injury.
Additionally, young player Oscar Bobb is facing a longer recovery period due to a leg fracture he sustained during training.
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