Pep Guardiola offers transfer update as Man City lose final friendly to Atletico Madrid
manchestereveningnews.co.ukYour Manchester City headlines for the evening of Sunday, July 30, 2023. Guardiola issues Man City transfer update after Riyad Mahrez exit Pep Guardiola admits he did not want to sell Riyad Mahrez this summer but says the club could not turn down Al-Ahli’s lucrative offer for him.
The 32-year-old was not included in City’s travelling squad for their pre-season trip to Asia and formally completed his exit on Friday.
City accepted an fee which could rise to £30million for the winger, a deal they felt was too good to turn down for a player that didn’t start every week. Here's what he said. City player ratings vs Atletico Madrid Ederson Calm with the ball at his feet.
Had little to do with his hands. 6 Kyle Walker His pace and reading of the game were crucial to City's approach. 7 John Stones Excelled whenever he got on the ball.
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