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Joao Cancelo Clears Air on Pep Guardiola Rift Rumors After Bayern Munich Move

  • Manchester City star full back, Joao Cancelo finally makes move away from the Etihad to Bayern Munich on a 6 months loan deal.

  • The former Juventus player finally reveals reason behind the move.

  • There was no rift with Pep Guardiola, the Portuguese confirms, as he maintains he remains a Manchester City player by proxy.

EKO HOT BLOG reports on Joao Cancelo, the new signing for Bayern Munich, finally putting to rest rumors about his reported rift with Manchester City manager, Pep Guardiola.

The Portuguese full-back has joined the Bundesliga champions on loan until the end of the season, with an option to buy for €70 million.

Cancelo’s move from the Premier League champions to the Bundesliga giants has come as a surprise, especially given that Manchester City does not appear to have a direct replacement for the attacking full-back.

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However, Cancelo has now come forward to clear the air about his departure from the Etihad Stadium.

In a recent press conference, Cancelo stated:

“There was a lot of speculation about my relationship with Pep Guardiola, but the truth is that I just wanted to get more playing minutes. And I see that opportunity at Bayern.”

He further added:

“I didn’t ask Pep Guardiola about Bayern Munich. Everything happened too quickly for that. I feel ready to start straight away. I would like to put on the Bayern shirt and get going as soon as possible.”

Cancelo also expressed his gratitude towards Manchester City and stated:

“I have had a great time at Manchester City, it has always been much appreciated there. I’m still under contract with City too.”

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The Portuguese full-back’s comments have cleared the air about his transfer from Manchester City to Bayern Munich, putting an end to rumors about a rift with Guardiola.

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