Joao Cancelo denies falling out with Pep Guardiola at Manchester City

Bayern Munich defender Joao Cancelo has fired back at claims he fell out with Pep Guardiola at Manchester City as a ‘complete lie’.

The Portuguese full-back was a key part of the City line-up going into the season, but made a loan switch to Bayern in January. The Bavarian side now have a €70m buy option too.

It was rumoured that relations with Guardiola had broken down, the full-back was quizzed on his relationship with Guardiola after Tuesday’s 1-0 win over Paris Saint-Germain in the Champions League. 

“It’s a lie that I had a fight with Guardiola, a complete lie. I didn’t feel important to the team in recent games. I spoke to the coach and he agreed. I, the coach and the club decided that I had to leave, that it was the The best option for me. I like new opportunities and I have nothing against City.”

“There I took the step to reach the level I wanted to reach. I became the player I am today and I am very grateful to Pep and the club They gave everything to me and my family and I will never forget it.”

Cancelo was also flattered by links to Real Madrid, who supposedly made an offer for Cancelo before he joined Bayern.

“In football you never know and maybe I’ll come back when the season is over. Madrid’s offer? I don’t know anything but it’s a pleasure that one of the best clubs in the world is following me, it means I’m doing things right.”