Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola has revealed Joao Cancelo still has a future at the club. After confirming there have been no offers for the Portugal football full-back.
Cancelo spent last season on loan at Barcelona. With him joining Bayern Munich for the second half of the 2022-23 campaign after becoming a late option at Man City สมัคร UFABET
The 30-year-old full-back was once Guardiola’s first-choice. But his situation has turned sour with the Premier League champions just months after he signed a new contract. Which runs until 2027.
With Barca uninterested in bringing Cancelo to Camp Nou, Guardiola is now looking to bring back the player City bought for £60m in 2019.
“He’s training with us,” the Spanish coach said.
“We’ll see. Maybe he’ll stay. Maybe he’ll go on loan. I don’t know yet.”
Asked if there had been an offer for Cancelo, who is part of Portugal’s Euro 2024 squad, Guardiola said: “No.”
He added: “What happens is up to his agent and the club. Ultimately, if he has to stay, we will treat him like any other player. With respect and try to get the best out of his great qualities.”
It remains to be seen whether Cancelo will feature in City’s season-opening clash with Chelsea on Sunday.