Joao Cancelo’s future at Man City no more certain after Pep Guardiola’s latest comments

Pep Guardiola has failed to end the uncertainty over Joao Cancelo’s Manchester City future.

Cancelo became the most expensive right back in history when leaving Juventus in a £60m deal in the summer. But he has failed hold down a regular place at Man City and has been linked with moves to Bayern Munich and Valencia amid fears about his chances of making Portugal’s squad for the Euros.

Guardiola insists the 25-year-old has been bought for the long term – but made it clear Kyle Walker is his first choice.

“In the last month we’ve had the best Kyle and I give continuity to him,” he said. “He’s (Cancelo) adapting and he has a special quality and he can help us in many, many games.

“We bought him for many years, not for six months, but what happens, happens. I don’t know what will happen in a few weeks. In the summer we will discuss.

“If a player wants to leave, it’s simple, the agent has to call to the club, arrive at an agreement, and he will leave. And if he doesn’t get an agreement he will stay here.”

Cancelo has made only six Premier League appearances all season – leading to speculation about his future.

Asked if the player was happy, Guardiola added: “I dont know. I didn’t speak to him.

“The rumours are rumours. They what they are. Until the agents call or we call, I don’t take any interest about that.”