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20.06.2023 - 13:55 / manchestereveningnews.co.uk
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola has made a tongue-in-cheek reference to Romelu Lukaku’s saved header from close range when explaining his Champions League final success.
The Inter striker saw his effort from inside the six-yard box crash off the legs of Ederson and deflect away for a corner in the dying stages of the showpiece in Istanbul. Many after the game said Lukaku should have done better with the effort.
It seems Guardiola himself thinks so too. He was recently questioned about former club Barcelona’s fortunes and was asked what he would do to build on this year’s La Liga success.
He replied, as per Marca: "They have won the league and the club knows what they have to do. Xavi and [club director] Mateu Alemany know much better than me what they have to do. I don't know. I am European champion because a player failed three metres from the goalie."
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Former Manchester United striker Lukaku is due to return to Chelsea this summer with his loan at Inter ending this month. It’s not clear whether a return to Italy is on the cards.
Meanwhile, Guardiola also doubled down on his desire to see club captain Ilkay Gunodan stay at City, although wishes him the best if he does decide to leave amid links with Barcelona.
He said: "I’m aware of Barcelona interest but we’re also very interested in keeping him at Manchester City. I hope he stays with us. If Barca succeed in signing him, they will get a great, fantastic player."
Speaking about his future himself, Gundogan has said: "There was contact between [Dortmund sporting director] Sebastian Kehl and my agent. I can say that. But it was not very likely. To return in the Bundesliga was
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