“Selling Him Was My Biggest Regret!” – Pep Guardiola Admits £50M Transfer Blunder as Ex-City Star Surpasses Current Players in Ballon d’Or Rankings
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola is not one to dwell on past decisions, but he has now confessed that letting a certain player leave for £50M was a major mistake.
The former City star has outperformed all of Guardiola’s current squad—including Rodri—in the latest Ballon d’Or rankings, leaving the Spanish coach to acknowledge his error.
Guardiola, known for his precise squad planning, rarely miscalculates in the transfer market.
However, in this case, he seemingly underestimated the player’s potential. In a recent interview, he reportedly admitted:
“We sold him for just £50M, and now he’s ranked above ALL our players in the Ballon d’Or, including Rodri! Letting him go was my BIGGEST mistake!”
The Transfer That City Fans Regret
At the time, Manchester City believed they could move forward without him and accepted what seemed like a reasonable offer.
However, under the guidance of another manager, the player flourished into a world-class talent. His impressive performances have elevated both his club and his personal reputation, earning him a spot ahead of City’s stars in the Ballon d’Or rankings.
This has sparked frustration among City fans, many of whom now question why the club let such a talent leave so easily.
Guardiola’s Biggest Transfer Regret?
For a coach who has built one of football’s most dominant teams, this move could go down as one of his most regrettable decisions.
While City continue to enjoy domestic success, watching a former player shine on the global stage is a tough reality to accept.
The real question now is—will Guardiola and Manchester City make a similar mistake again?
