Manchester City News
By James Thompson
Published on 2024-08-28 16:00:00
Since taking over Manchester City in 2016, Pep Guardiola has signed multiple players from other Premier League clubs, including Jack Grealish, John Stones, Mateo Kovacic, and Matheus Nunes. Kyle Walker recently shed light on his move from Tottenham Hotspur to City in 2017, revealing that he felt Mauricio Pochettino’s plans were moving towards Kieran Trippier. Walker approached Pochettino and asked to leave, to which Pochettino agreed, showing respect for Walker’s wishes. This move resulted in Walker’s successful tenure at City, where he has made over 300 appearances and won several trophies.
Walker’s departure from Spurs to join City for £50m has proven to be a smart decision, as he has been a key player in their success under Guardiola. Jason Cundy has even hailed Walker as the best right-back England has ever produced. Walker’s honesty about his desire to leave Spurs and the mutual respect between him and Pochettino showcases the positive relationship between players and managers at City. His success at City highlights the impact of Guardiola’s recruitment strategy and the importance of player happiness in team performance.
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