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Josh O'Brien

Joao Cancelo and Pep Guardiola bust-up details emerge ahead of sudden Man City exit

Manchester City left-back Joao Cancelo is on the verge of a shock loan move to German giants Bayern Munich after a training ground bust-up with boss Pep Guardiola.

The Portugal international is thought to have not taken kindly to the fact he was omitted from the starting line-up for Friday night's FA Cup clash at home against Arsenal, which ended in a 1-0 victory for the reigning Premier League champions.

The lack of game-time on offer for Cancelo at the Etihad in recent weeks has been a growing source of frustration for the defender, who has seen his relationship with Guardiola suffer since the World Cup. Details of a training ground bust-up which appears to have been the final straw have now emerged as he closes in on an exit.

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