'Man City no longer interested in Mbappe'

"Man City will definitely not pay any attention to Mbappe, everyone knows where he wants to go," coach Pep Guardiola told the Spanish press during his summer vacation in his home country.

HLV Pep Guardiola: ‘Man City không thể mua được Mbappe’ - Ảnh 1. — Coach Pep Guardiola

Mbappe has only one year left on his contract with PSG. The 24-year-old French star has confirmed that he will continue playing for PSG until the end of his current contract and will not negotiate an extension. There are many rumors that Man City is looking to recruit Mbappe to combine with striker Erling Haaland to become the number 1 attacking duo in European football.

However, as coach Pep Guardiola said, the Catalan coach probably knew Mbappe's intentions too well when deciding on his next team due to interest from Real Madrid. Therefore, Man City will find it very difficult to compete and have not joined the race early.

HLV Pep Guardiola: ‘Man City không thể mua được Mbappe’ - Ảnh 2. — Mbappe has 1 year left on his contract with PSG

Manager Pep Guardiola also confirmed that Man City are trying to keep German midfielder Ilkay Gundogan, whose contract is due to expire on June 30, but is considering joining Barcelona. "I know Barcelona are interested (in Ilkay Gundogan) and Man City are interested too," said manager Pep Guardiola.

HLV Pep Guardiola: ‘Man City không thể mua được Mbappe’ - Ảnh 3. — Ilkay Gundogan (center) is the captain and plays a key role in Man City's play.

"I hope Ilkay Gundogan stays with us. If he comes to Barcelona, it will be an extraordinary signing. We are fighting for him to stay with Man City. I know Barcelona want him. I know Xavi (Barcelona coach) has called him many times. If Barcelona sign Ilkay Gundogan, I will tell him that he will have a great time at the Nou Camp," added coach Pep Guardiola.

However, whether Barcelona can recruit Ilkay Gundogan or not is also facing many obstacles, because the Catalan team is facing many financial difficulties that have not been resolved. Therefore, coach Pep Guardiola also hopes to convince Ilkay Gundogan to continue staying at Man City.

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