At noon on Friday (23/08), the Manchester City he solemnly announced his return Ilkay Gintogan after a year away from the Etihad.
The technician of the “citizens”, Pep Guardiola“, he spoke at the press conference ahead of tomorrow’s match against Ipswich for the 2nd matchday of the Premier League, about the great return of the German midfielder.
As the Catalan forward revealed, he didn’t even give it a second thoughtrevealing that in their telephone conversation she immediately answered “yes” to the possibility of his return to the Island.
Pep Guardiola’s statements in detail:
“It was a surprise, it came unexpectedly. It just happened. We know him very well, me personally, but also the players, the staff and everyone.
We know the quality he played with last season at Barcelona. He played at a high level, consistently, with a lot of minutes, offering a lot.
We had no doubts when it was open to him to come back, so we’re glad he’s back.
I received a message from Txiki Begiristine (sporting director) who told me that Ilkay wants to talk to me. He called me and asked me about the situation and if there was a chance for him to come back, if I would like it and we said yes right away.
I have a feeling he doesn’t come here to retire or remember the good memories we have. We have time for good memories in the future, but now it’s time to put on shoes and play.
He played very well last season and I still know how competitive he is and he gets the best out of his teammates,” said the Spanish coach, before referring to whether he will be available for the match against Ipswich (24/8).
“I love midfielders and I love his qualities. He gives us an alternative to the way we want to play. He can adapt to two or three roles perfectly.
No adjustment time needed. If he has to play tomorrow, he knows everything. So it’s good for us that I know his mindset.
He did not come to live his last two or three years here. He will be sad when he is not doing well and happy and thinking about the next when he is doing well.
That’s why he came back. He is the favorite of his teammates. For the fans I’m sure of that. He will try to fight for us again.”
Source: Sport Fm
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