7 | Joao Cancelo - 2022/23 Performances

[decmancity]

For those mentioning the robbery and that having an effect on him wanting to move, also worth remembering that he signed a new deal after the robbery and thanked the club for supporting him massively.

You understand that things can change in life. You can be happy one month and not the next. Him signing a deal just got him more cash and secured even more for the future, he would be stupid not to take it. He knew full well that if he wanted a move all he has to do his kick up a fuss, as he has done here.

 

[FantasyIreland]

I've loved him a lot since he came to City.
I'll miss him.

Get a poster.

 

[roubaixtuesday]

Always sad to see a great player leave, but Pep's absolutely ruthlessness in clearing out those he doesn't want is one of the key reasons for his success IMO.

 

[Trickyblues]

Who keeps leaking shit to this guy

Laporte is friends with him.

 

[OB1]

Selling Zin looks worse every day that passes

We should be able to bring in a better LB than Zin; that we haven't is an issue but that fialing does not mean that we shouldn't have let Zin go; especially if it is true that he trebled his salary.

 

[Ric]

No real issue with letting Cancelo go if he's become a disruptive influence, but not replacing him when we're already lacking a proper left-back is extremely stupid imo. Weakening the squad at such an important stage of the season defies logic.

 

[Johnny Mars Bar]

Heard that new up and coming lad from the academy is pretty good, Menjamin Bendy.

 

[CityBluez]

Always sad to see a great player leave, but Pep's absolutely ruthlessness in clearing out those he doesn't want is one of the key reasons for his success IMO.

So Bernardo would be leaving soon as well

 

[domalino]

But that’s an option to buy and they’ll probably never take up that option

Lets wait and see. In the end it will depend on how he performs over there.

Bayern are shithouses,there not going to pay 70 million euro's at the back end they will return him,and were back to square one

It's up to City to set the price for the option at a level that the loan club can afford, Bayern aren't going to inflate it.

I suspect given the good relations between Pep and Bayern, it's a real figure, that they would pay if he's excellent.

However I also think it suits City and Jorge Mendes as a benchmark for what the club values Cancelo at. They're saying to Madrid, Barcelona etc that he's available for roughly €70m in the summer if Bayern don't go for it, and Bayern agreeing to the option sort of validates the valuation.

 

[LongsightM13]

Pep with a strong message of authority to the dressing room there.
It’s a gamble but obviously one he feels is worth taking
Can’t see us getting anyone else in at such short notice, not our usual style, unless there’s a left field, Akanji-type signing being worked on under the radar

 

[SSL2]

Who keeps leaking shit to this guy

laportes best mate

 

[CityBluez]

No real issue with letting Cancelo go if he's become a disruptive influence, but not replacing him when we're already lacking a proper left-back is extremely stupid imo. Weakening the squad at such an important stage of the season defies logic.

Spot on. Ridiculous decision unless we buy someone

 

[Tugay One Cup]

Always sad to see a great player leave, but Pep's absolutely ruthlessness in clearing out those he doesn't want is one of the key reasons for his success IMO.

I agree with this but I also wish the club were more ruthless with bringing players in.

 

[HelloCity]

I can imagine Pep being irked by him choosing to be a ‘7’. Not what you want from your full back who thinks that they’re a winger when it’s their defensive work costing the team points.

 

[lasereyes]

Don’t know what is going on in the background but seemingly a very stupid decision. One of our best players on his day. No replacement either is a joke

I would wager he has lost more big games than won. Two key ones against Scousers for starters. It's a fair bet if he had started LB on Fri, Saka would have had a field day vs. being buried at the bottom of Ake's pocket. Keep in mind Laporte can also play LB and we almost certainly will buy in the summer

 

[CityBluez]

Who keeps leaking shit to this guy

He is Aguero's best mate

 

[Trevor Morley's Tache]

According to the Daily Star we are'brutally' selling him...

 

[Scottyboi]

Heard that new up and coming lad from the academy is pretty good, Menjamin Bendy.

Aggressive player with a heavy touch from what ive seen.

 

[Chi-town blues]

Baller when hot but shit at defending . Tbf he is a midfielder then a fullback. If he is stinking the dressing room ,it’s best for all parties to find a solution.

 

[EL APACHE TEVEZ]

Wouldn’t surprise me if a few more went by the end of today