The dart thrown by Pep Guardiola at Barcelona that makes fans cry

Pep Guardiola, the Manchester City manager, has surprised with a contradictory statement regarding Barcelona's loan request for Cancelo, contradicting what Xavi had explained in different interviews.

According to Guardiola, Barcelona did not make an official loan offer for the Portuguese full-back during the winter transfer window, despite what they claim at Camp Nou. He made these statements during the Legends Trophy Golf tournament at the Empordà Golf Club, which involves former football players.

Guardiola revealed that he learned about this issue through the media and expressed his surprise at the situation. “I think he has been very misinformed. He is far from reality. The reality was that we decided he had to leave, and we didn't care where he went, even if he wanted to go to United, which is our rival. His agent is there, and the clubs reach an agreement. I won't say he was deceived, but he was definitely misinformed”.

Furthermore, he pointed out that the loan decision was made by the player and Bayern, and if Bayern doesn't want him, then he won't go there. Pep insisted that nobody at City prevented Cancelo from joining Barcelona. "None of that." Although there is a possibility that the player could join Barcelona this season, Guardiola distanced himself from the situation by stating, “This is a matter for Txiki (the sporting director), City, his agent, and the club that wants him”.

<br/>There was no offer

When asked why Cancelo didn't end up at Barcelona, the coach responded, "I have no idea. We didn't receive any offer." These statements by Guardiola have brought a new twist to the story of Cancelo's loan request and raise questions about the contradictory versions between Barcelona and Manchester City.