Ultimately, it seems like sporting directors Hugo Viana and Txiki Begiristain decide which players Manchester City sign instead of Pep Guardiola — as is the case at most clubs across world football. For instance, Manchester City decided not to sign Declan Rice as they were unwilling to complete a staggering £105 million deal to sign him. Pep Guardiola was apparently keen on signing Rice but ultimately, the decision-makers at City decided not to splash the cash to secure his services as Arsenal went on to sign the Englishman. With how successful Manchester City have been over the years, the Catalan…
Pep said he was ‘surprised’ Man City weren’t interested in £342m star, Aguero called him his favourite player
