As it was revealed that Bayern Munich is not considering triggering a clause to capture Joao Cancelo, Manchester City will need to make a significant decision this summer.
Cancelo’s shocking loan move to the Bundesliga winners in January was approved by Pep Guardiola after the full-back lost favor at the organization.
Cancelo, who is scheduled to return to the Etihad Stadium for the opening leg of the Champions League quarterfinal next week, has a €70 million (£62 million) option to join Munich.
The 28-year-old has only made six starts during his stay at the Allianz Arena, and there is now no desire to pay such a large sum of money to secure him permanently for the upcoming season.
It can give City a headache on what will happen to the Portuguese in the future. Although he still has four years left on his contract, the fact that City permitted him to go for a European opponent in the middle of the season without providing defensive cover was a significant indication of his position within the team.
Guardiola has not publicly ruled out Cancelo returning at the end of his loan, but City will seek to see if there is a market in the coming months, whether it be for another loan or a permanent departure.
In his absence, John Stones, the newest defender to occupy a position beside Rodri in midfield, has regularly performed as a left-back who switches to center-back when City is in possession.
Bayern could try to renegotiate the terms of the contract, but Cancelo’s behavior was once more in the spotlight in Germany over the weekend. It was reported that he immediately entered the tunnel once the game against Borussia Dortmund ended, despite just playing for 11 minutes.
Hasan Salihamidzic, the director of Bayern Munich, remarked, “These are feelings after the game.” “It’s not a concern.” When a player is unable to play, disappointment is common. Cancelo, a star athlete, will get playing time.