Cristiano Ronaldo and Pep Guardiola have a complicated history and the Man City boss looks set to block a potential move for a player the Portuguese icon is keen to sign
Pep Guardiola is reportedly set to thwart any plans Cristiano Ronaldo may have had of luring Mateo Kovacic to Saudi Arabia. Following Ilkay Gundogan's unexpected return to Manchester City last month, Kovacic's position in Guardiola's team appears to be under threat. The former Chelsea ace, 30, was signed as Gundogan's replacement last summer, but with the German, 33, now back in the fray at the Etihad Stadium, Kovacic might have to settle for a place on City's bench.
Man City replacement for Kevin De Bruyne has just sent a clear message to Pep Guardiola Cristiano Ronaldo aims subtle dig at Lionel Messi after Man United great marks new milestone This news will likely disappoint Ronaldo, 39, though won't come as a complete shock given how much of a thorn Guardiola has been in his side over the years. The pair have battled it out in England and Spain, forging an intriguing relationship borne from respect and mutual dislike. In reality, they've always seemed like natural adversaries. After all, their philosophies are diametrically opposed.
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