This winter, Joao Cancelo was loaned to Bayern Munich by Manchester City until the end of the season.
Joao Cancelo become persona non grata in Manchester? Lately, the Portuguese defender has been playing less with the SkyBlues. In a press conference, Pep Guardiola returned to the choice of his player and the club’s decision to let him go.
«Next season, I don’t know what will happen, assure Pep Guardiola. He was a major player in the last two championships we won. After the World Cup, we prepared and decided to play differently.»
For the good of Joao Cancelo but also of Manchester City, Pep Guardiola did not want to oppose this departure. “I give more time to other players. His personality makes him love to play. He trains well but does not play enough. In recent years he was one of the most used players. He needs to play to be happy. We decided to let him go to Munich.»