‘Not possible’… Pep Guardiola shares why player who is ‘better’ than Declan Rice had to leave Man City in 2017

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Published on 2024-04-02 18:30:00

During a press conference ahead of an upcoming match against Aston Villa, Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola revealed the reason why former City player Douglas Luiz had to leave the club. Guardiola explained that Luiz was unable to stay at City due to work permit issues, leading to him going on loan to Girona before eventually being sold to Villa in 2019. Despite his departure from City, Luiz has thrived at Villa, becoming a key player for the team.

Luiz, who was signed by City in 2017 from Vasco De Gama, spent two years on loan at Girona before making a permanent move to Villa in a deal worth £15m. Since joining Villa, Luiz has made 194 appearances for the team, scoring 22 goals and providing 24 assists. Guardiola expressed his happiness for Luiz’s success at Villa, highlighting how despite his initial struggles at City, he has managed to establish himself as an important player at his current club.

With Luiz now a key figure at Villa, Guardiola’s explanation sheds light on the circumstances that led to the player leaving City. Despite his departure, Luiz’s successful stint at Villa showcases how a difficult period at one club can lead to positive outcomes at another. As Villa prepare to face City in an upcoming match, it will be interesting to see how Luiz performs against his former club.

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