Harsh words from Joao Cancelo to Guardiola: Liar, ungrateful...

Joao Cancelo, who rose to prominence at Benfica before transferring to Valencia for 15 million euros in 2015, then to Juventus for 40 million euros in 2018 based on his performance there, and finally to Manchester City for 65 million euros in 2019 following his play for the Italian giants, left Manchester City unexpectedly in the summer of 2023.

ALLEGATIONS OF A FIGHT WITH GUARDIOLA...

Cancelo, who was indispensable at City from 2019 until the 2022 World Cup, lost his starting spot after the tournament. Reports emerged that he had argued with manager Pep Guardiola, and in the second half of that same season, the Portuguese footballer was abruptly sent on loan to Bayern Munich.

"PEP IS LYING"

In the past, Guardiola had claimed that Cancelo was unhappy with his teammates Rico Lewis and Nathan Ake, and that he believed these two players should not be in the starting eleven. When reminded of these words by Guardiola in an interview, Cancelo said: "Guardiola lied! I was never a bad teammate to them. You can ask Nathan or Rico. I had no superiority or inferiority complex toward them. That is the manager's own opinion."

"THEY TREATED ME UNGRATEFULLY"

When asked why he remained silent, Cancelo said: "I stayed silent because it is not true. I think Manchester City treated me a bit ungratefully because I was a very important player during the years I was there. I never failed in my commitment to the club and the fans, and I always gave my all. I was robbed and attacked, and the next day I played against Arsenal at the Emirates. These are things you don't forget. I left my wife and daughter home alone, terrified."

News Source: 12punto