Pep Guardiola said he was ‘surprised’ Man City weren’t interested in £342m star, he’s Sergio Aguero’s favourite player

Ultimately, it seems like sporting directors Hugo Viana and Txiki Begiristain decide which players Manchester City sign instead of Pep Guardiola — as is the case at most clubs across world football.

For instance, Manchester City decided not to sign Declan Rice as they were unwilling to complete a staggering £105 million deal to sign him.

Pep Guardiola was apparently keen on signing Rice but ultimately, the decision-makers at City decided not to splash the cash to secure his services as…