Pep Guardiola is feeling major regrets about letting a key star go last summer, as reported by Mundo Deportivo. The Manchester City manager, known for his smart transfer moves, is particularly regretting the decision to allow Ilkay Gundogan to leave the club for free....CONTINUE READING

Despite successful signings like John Stones and Kevin De Bruyne, Guardiola feels Gündogan’s departure hasn’t been adequately filled by replacement players.

The report states: “Pep Guardiola and Manchester City have noticed Gundogan’s departure this season. The coach misses his presence, his play, and his impact. The players signed to replace him have not made him forget and the English club regrets not having been insistent with his renewal.

“Pep did not want to let him leave but City took his renewal calmly. The English have noticed the emptiness in the engine room.”

According to Mundo Deportivo, Gundogan also played a crucial role in Erling Haaland’s performance, and the slight drop in the form of the Norwegian striker could be linked to the departure of the 33-year-old.

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