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Manchester Evening News
Manchester Evening News
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Jake Stokes

Man City decision hints at Pep Guardiola's summer transfer plan to sign Fernandinho heir

Having once looked set to leave Manchester City after struggling to settle at the Etihad Stadium, Joao Cancelo has emerged as one of the club's most important players and can now proudly call himself one of the best left-backs in Europe.

The 27-year-old recently penned a new deal to keep him at City until 2027, despite the fact his previous contract wasn't set to expire until 2025

Cancelo expressed his delight at having extended his deal with the Premier League champions, citing the influence of Pep Guardiola as one of the main reasons for his recent progression.

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