Manchester City defender Joao Cancelo is in line for a loan move to Bayern Munich before the January transfer window closes, sparking a massive reaction among Premier League defending champions fans.
In what has sparked a massive reaction among fans of Premier League defending champion Manchester City, reports have suggested that Joao Cancelo is set for a shock loan move to Bayern Munich till the end of the season. According to reports, the deal also includes an option to buy the full-back at 70 million euros.
Bayern have completed the agreement to sign João Cancelo, here we go! Deal set to be completed on loan plus €70m buy option clause 🚨🔴
Cancelo told Pep Guardiola that he wanted to leave.
Medical tests later tonight.
Boarding completed - Munich ✈️ pic.twitter.com/TiQMyMWhwq
Since returning from the World Cup, Cancelo has played in fewer games due to Pep Guardiola's changes to the composition of his team. The Portuguese defender has a limited role at City this season and has seen the manager alter the team's style and formation. Cancelo started 36 games for City in the Premier League last year.
The interest from Bayern Munich is reportedly conveyed to City by Cancelo's representation. Given Nathan Ake's and Rico Lewis's performances as full-backs and City's rise, Cancelo was reportedly permitted to leave.
🚨🛬 João Cancelo has just landed in Munich in order to undergo medicals later tonight as sign as new Bayern player.
🎥 pic.twitter.com/KdvdoLmo7R
Meanwhile, a report in the DailyMail suggests that Cancelo was vocal in recent weeks about the lack of game time, which has led to a deterioration in his relationship with the Man City boss. "The severity of the situation meant City gave Cancelo the green light to depart once he brought a loan offer from Bayern to the table and he is putting the finishing touches to the move," the report claimed.
Cancelo's shock move to Bayern Munich on loan has sent City fans into a tizzy, while fans of the German giants call the move a 'masterstroke'.
"Bayern have pulled off a masterstroke. I have been talking for months about the issues of Kimmich playing as a lone 6, especially when Mazraoui is out & can't play inverted RB. Now Cancelo can play alongside him. This is a concerted attempt to win the Champions League tie vs PSG," said one user on Twitter.
Another added, "Thanks for the great times Cancelo. You will certainly be missed. Although having a premium def to not feel you have to own will certainly be nice."
"A third fan noted, "One of the reasons I love Pep Guardiola. He never holds onto a player against their wish once they indicate their interest to leave."
"Cancelo knew he could never win the champions league at City and fair play to him," added a fourth Twitter user.
Here's a look at some of the other reactions on Twitter:
Nagelsmann adding Cancelo to his Bayern Munich teampic.twitter.com/bPRmjxCHin
— Troll Football (@TrollFootball)Bayern have pulled off a masterstroke. I have been talking for months about the issues of Kimmich playing as a lone 6, especially when Mazraoui is out & can’t play inverted RB. Now Cancelo can play alongside him. This is a concerted attempt to win the Champions League tie vs PSG.
— Raj Chohan (@rajsinghchohan)Benched for a few games now he’s ran away from the grind pic.twitter.com/JI8fNMjnQv https://t.co/MN4F6HUhHh
— ₦atcho 🇨🇩 (@KingNatchoIV)Even the flight he’s jumping on https://t.co/7K2AXuS4nd pic.twitter.com/H0sJAozv9M
— Scotty2Hotty (@liban72)Thanks for the great times Cancelo. You will certainly be missed... Although having a premium def to not feel you have to own will certainly be nice... https://t.co/8WQCAzC3pf pic.twitter.com/ofObmj23oJ
— FPL Data (@FPL_Data)70mil into the leao fund https://t.co/dVZKyCuMYJ pic.twitter.com/chbdSmuk7a
— vishal (@im_notvishal)Something is happening at Man City 😐😐 https://t.co/rOgChtkFni pic.twitter.com/lKzyiTWje0
— Draco Luffy (@DanielOfosu7_)Whatever happens next Cancelo you will be missed. Thank you for the memories 💙 pic.twitter.com/2xvBYQ8oA0
— 17 (@DxBruyneSZN)Pep Guardiola to Joao Cancelo after one good game from Rico Lewis pic.twitter.com/Rwllrh84EL
— ODDSbible (@ODDSbible)Bundesliga wingers when they see Davies and Cancelo as Bayern Munich fullbacks pic.twitter.com/SNR5RtXTrG pic.twitter.com/xFa2qVqd0R
— Troll Football (@TrollFootball)Pep loaning us Cancelo just so we can destroy PSG, truly one of us. pic.twitter.com/7pqMdnhBoW
— AUGUSTUS 🔴 (@Der_Augustus)Cancelo your beautiful Trivela passes will never be forgotten 💙pic.twitter.com/Wbs5Uo4QOp
— ⁹ (@ErlingRoIe)Cancelo hasn't been the same since. pic.twitter.com/XuOaAizrQ6
— AfcVIP⁴⁹ (@VipArsenal)Lmao Cancelo saw Wan Bissaka’s form and decided to run to Germany, can’t blame him😭
— Trey (@UTDTrey)If Cancelo leaves, we have 32yo Kyle Walker and 18yo Rico Lewis as our only natural fullbacks and they’re both right backs…
Concerning.
City getting rid of Cancelo to trigger Pedro Porro’s buy-back clause… pic.twitter.com/APM0LJTd2r
— Fin (@FiinnTT)Rodri, Ederson, De Bruyne, Haaland and Gundogan are the only players to have been used more than Joao Cancelo this season (so no defenders)...
but the last time Cancelo was on the pitch for a City win was more than three months ago (October 29) at Leicester 😯
this cancelo transfer has made me appreciate mahrez more. never once complained about holding the bench and fought back for his place multiple times thats REAL elite mentality not screaming while holding the badge everytime we score a goal then leavin as soon as ur benched
— 💎MCFCGabby💎 (@MCFCGabster)Not sure what happened behind the scenes suddenly but I will judge him by what I saw. An extremely talented and passionate player who gave his all for the badge. It sucks to have this end this way, but love you and wish you the best for your future! 💙 pic.twitter.com/1IZf3E8c8s
— Anjali Dheer (@anjalidheer)Sane and Cancelo playing together again but not for City pic.twitter.com/CpZiPFWSBa
— ¹⁰ (@SxrgioSZN)joao cancelo, just remember this, city fans stood by you.. pic.twitter.com/ZO1XGmsWPP
— hi (@stockport)