Manchester City News
By Tom Procter
Published on 2024-08-07 10:00:00
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola has most of his squad back in training, including new signing Savinho, ahead of the Community Shield match against Manchester United. Joao Cancelo, who had a falling out with Guardiola in the 2022/23 season, is also back training with the team. Cancelo, who previously had a successful loan spell at Barcelona, is keen to rejoin the Spanish club, but negotiations have stalled due to financial constraints.
Despite Cancelo’s desire to leave, City are holding out for a paid loan with a mandatory purchase option, which Barcelona is not willing to agree to at the moment. This has left Cancelo in an awkward position as he continues to train with City while hoping for a resolution to his transfer saga. Guardiola is eager for Cancelo to move on, but the longer the situation drags on, the more likely it is to benefit Barcelona in the end.
Cancelo’s return to City training highlights the stalemate in negotiations between the two clubs, with the player caught in the middle. Guardiola and Cancelo are both keen for a resolution, but Barcelona’s financial constraints are making it difficult to finalize a deal. The uncertainty surrounding Cancelo’s future continues as he remains in training with City, waiting for a solution to his desired move to Barcelona.
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