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Published on 2024-05-01 10:58:13
Pep Guardiola reportedly misses the impact of former Manchester City captain Ilkay Gundogan, who left the club after winning a historic Treble with no transfer fee earned due to his contract expiring. The decision-makers at the club are said to have regrets and annoyances over the handling of Gundogan’s contract renewal.
Despite recruiting midfielders Mateo Kovacic and Matheus Nunes in the subsequent transfer window, Guardiola still misses Gundogan’s presence on and off the field. The club acknowledges that they may have made an error in not renewing Gundogan’s contract sooner, leading to feelings of regret within the Etihad Stadium.
While Kovacic has proven his worth for Manchester City with 41 appearances and contributions in goals and assists, Nunes is still acclimating to life at the club. There is speculation that heavy recruitment in midfield this summer could impact Nunes’ future at City, despite Guardiola’s reliance on him for match control.
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