“You all know where he wants to go,” Pep Guardiola takes a sarcastic dig at Kylian Mbappe after being asked about the Frenchman’s possibility of joining Manchester City
Guardiola refuted rumors of Man City going after Mbappe in the Winter transfer market next January.
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Kylian Mbappe and Pep Guardiola (Image Via- Sky sports)
Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola recently talked about Kylian Mbappe’s current contract situation. Mbappe reportedly decided not to extend his stay at Paris Saint-Germain after his current contract expires in 2024.
In a recent interview, the current Champions League-winning manager reportedly opened up about his thoughts on the Mbappe saga. A journalist asked the Spaniard, “You can sign Mbappé for free in January.” To this, Guardiola cheekily replied, “No, no. You all know where he wants to go.”
Mbappe had a 1-year extension clause in his contract which could extend his stay at the French club till 2025. But the striker recently sent a letter to the PSG hierarchy, where he conveyed his decision not to trigger the clause.
This, however, didn’t go well with the Ligue1 champions. The club has now given Mbappe two options. Either he has to extend his sign a new contract with the PSG. Or the club would look to sell him this summer as they won’t let Mbappe leave next summer for free.
Spanish Giants Real Madrid are reportedly keeping a tab on Mbappe’s transfer saga as they are interested to acquire his services according to the reports. Mbappe was really close to joining the Spanish side last summer when they offered him a contract. But in the end, he changed his mind and stayed at PSG. Although, now he is rumored are swirling that he might be interested in joining Real Madrid.
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Guardiola talks about Gundogan’s situation at Premier League amid Barca links
Pep Guardiola reportedly talked about Ilkay Gundogan‘s situation at the Premier League amidst links of joining current La Liga Champions FC Barcelona. Gundogan was on the list of players whom Manchester City released prior to the next season.
In the Puma Legends Trophy golf tournament today, Guardiola talked about the German midfielders. Journalists asked him about speculations about Gundogan’s possible transfer to Barcelona. Guardiola said, “We are very interested and they are also very interested.”
The manager then continued, “I hope he stays with us. I want him to do well and we are still fighting for him to stay with us. He is a player we are going to try to keep, we want him to stay, we will do everything we can, but we know Barça want him too.”
In the end, Guardiola talked about the alleged phone calls between Barca coach Xavi Hernandez and Gundogan. He said “If they take him, they are going to take a spectacular player. I know that Xavi is calling him a lot. If in the end, he decides for Barça, I’ll tell ‘Gundo’ you’ll have a great time.”
Gundogan’s contract with Man City is set to expire at the end of this June. And as per reports, there haven’t been any concrete extension talks between both parties. But it’s evident that Man City would love to keep their Champions League captain at the club next season.
Barcelona had been on the edge of their seat for the player as they seem him as a perfect replacement for the departing midfielder Sergio Busquets. And in their current financial situation, getting Gundogan on a free transfer would be a very pleasing scenario for the Catalan giants.
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