Cancelo accuses Guardiola of injustice and praises Mourinho.

João Cancelo, the Barcelona full-back, does not hold back in his criticism of former Manchester City manager, Pep Guardiola, in an explosive interview that promises to shake the foundations of European football. The Portuguese international, currently on loan from Al-Hilal to the Catalan giant, revealed unprecedented details of his bitter departure from City, exposing a conflict that was never resolved and that changed the course of his career.

In exclusive statements to Canal 11, Cancelo did not hesitate to describe the moment that marked his break with Guardiola: “I was returning from the 2022 World Cup when I had a heated argument with the coach. He clearly told me that he no longer wanted me in the squad. It was a shock. He told me he was not satisfied with me in training and that he no longer counted on me. I then decided to accept the offer from Bayern Munich and, honestly, I do not regret anything since then.” The player’s frankness makes it clear that he considers the treatment from the Catalan coach to be unjust: “I found that unfair, and I still think so.”

This revelation sheds new light on an episode that went unnoticed by many, but which had a direct impact on Cancelo’s departure from the English club in the middle of the 2022/23 season. Loaned to Bayern, the Portuguese full-back found new energy and is now shining in service of Barcelona, where he is trying to make up for lost time.

However, not everything is criticism from Cancelo. The player also praised José Mourinho, the current coach of Benfica, highlighting his importance to Portuguese football: “Mourinho is a key figure in our football. He won the Champions League with Porto in 2004 and with Inter in 2010, two teams that were not seen as favorites. That shows his capability and value.”

João Cancelo, known for his offensive style and refined technique, continues to be a fundamental piece at Barcelona, but his recent past at Manchester City and Bayern reveals a story of clashes and twists that still resonates in the football world. His statements promise to continue generating waves, especially among City fans, where Guardiola reigns as one of the most influential coaches of the present day.

Stay tuned: the Cancelo-Guardiola saga is far from over, and the upcoming seasons may bring surprising new chapters to this intense story.

This article first appeared on Apito Final.