Joao Cancelo has referred to as experiences of a falling out with Pep Guardiola a “lie” and mentioned the Manchester Metropolis boss and the membership “gave me every part”.

Portugal full-back Cancelo joined Bayern Munich on mortgage for the remainder of the season in one of many extra stunning strikes of the January switch window.

Cancelo discovered himself out of the squad on the Etihad Stadium and instructed he had a falling out with Guardiola.

Nevertheless, the previous Juventus defender mentioned he’s grateful for what Guardiola has finished in his profession.

Talking to Movistar after Bayern Munich beat Paris Saint-Germain 1-0 within the first leg of the final 16 of the Champions League, Cancelo mentioned: “Individuals who say I fought with Guardiola [it] a lie.

“I did not really feel necessary within the workforce within the final matches. I spoke with the coach and he additionally agreed. Along with the membership, we determined that I needed to go away, and that it was for the most effective for me.”

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Cancelo’s contract at Metropolis runs till June 2027 and he has admitted he nonetheless has the potential to play for the membership once more sooner or later.

He added, “I like the brand new alternatives, as they don’t seem to be towards Metropolis.”

“I feel at Metropolis he took the step to the extent he wished to be at, and that is the place I turned the participant I’m at the moment.

“I’m grateful to each Pep and the membership as a result of they gave me every part. My daughter was born in Manchester and it’s a membership I’ll always remember.

“And who is aware of, in soccer you by no means know and on the finish of the yr I may very well be again.”