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His recruitment would not have hurt Manchester United. Joao Cancelo shines since his arrival at Manchester City from Juventus Turin. Sometimes used on the right, sometimes on the left, by Pep Guardiola, the Portuguese is distinguished by his technical accuracy, to the point of being repositioned in an axial role when his team has the ball.
The latter stood out again during the Manchester City derby, offering an assist to Bernardo Silva. Still, Joao Cancelo could well have played for the Red Devils, as Gary Neville claimed. The United legend coached the Portuguese in his only experience as a coach, in charge of Valencia.
The former right-back expressed his admiration for his friend: “I had him young in Valencia, but you could already see how his talent was exceptional. I made calls in England, you could imagine for which club, telling them: “if you need a young player, I have the one for you”. Finally, it is with the rival that Joao Cancelo flourishes.
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Gary Neville coached Joao Cancelo during his experience in Valencia. The former Red Devils legend has revealed he called Manchester United to offer them the services of the Portuguese, who eventually landed at Manchester City a few seasons later.
