Pep Guardiola admits to making a transfer 'mistake' as Man City boss - Jesus Navas
The article makes it look like Pep is talking about Cole Palmer but Pep has expressed regret over allowing Jesus Navas to leave Manchester City on a free transfer in 2017, calling it a mistake in his managerial career.
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Daily Mail
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Steve Worrell
Pep Guardiola admitted to regretting his decision to let Jesus Navas leave Manchester City in 2017 after just one season under his management. Navas, who rejoined Sevilla and recently retired at 39, was honored by the Spanish club in a ceremony where Guardiola shared a heartfelt message, acknowledging his mistake. While Guardiola has faced scrutiny this season, he highlighted the impact Navas had at City and his exceptional career with Sevilla and Spain, where he achieved significant club and international success.
Regret Over Jesus Navas: Guardiola acknowledged that letting Navas leave on a free transfer in 2017 was a mistake, wishing he had retained the Spanish winger for longer.
Navas' Legacy: Navas enjoyed a distinguished career with Sevilla, winning eight trophies, and with Spain, securing the World Cup, European Championships, and Nations League titles.
Guardiola's Reflection: Guardiola's remarks came during Navas’ retirement ceremony, highlighting the respect and admiration he holds for the player both professionally and personally.
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Steve, Co-founder of The 1905 Club, created the platform to provide honest, clickbait-free Chelsea FC content. He worked at Stamford Bridge from 2013 to 2016 with a Champions League sponsor. His first Chelsea match was a 1-0 win at Leeds in 2000, and his favourite was the epic 2012 Champions League game against Napoli.
