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Man City player says he doesn’t understand Pep Guardiola as he offers himself up to Barcelona

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Kalvin Phillips, a midfielder for Manchester City, has reportedly extended an offer to Barcelona prior to the summer transfer window.

It is anticipated that the 28-year-old, who spent the latter half of the previous season on loan at Premier League rival West Ham, will once more have the opportunity to depart the Etihad Stadium on a temporary basis this summer.

Since joining City from Leeds for £45 million in the summer of 2022, the England international Phillips has appeared in just 31 games.

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The midfielder, a member of the Three Lions squad that advanced to the Euro 2020 final, has experienced a regression in his form.

However, he has been unsuccessful in the eyes of Pep Guardiola and spent the latter half of last season on loan at West Ham, where he received a reprimand.

He was found guilty of conceding goals in matches against Bournemouth and Manchester United, received a dismissal against Nottingham Forest, and was subsequently captured on camera making an impolite gesture towards West Ham supporters subsequent to a loss at Newcastle.

His omission from Gareth Southgate’s 31-man training squad for Euro 2024, in an effort to launch his career, is due to his subpar performance.

Furthermore, reports from Spain suggest that the Manchester City midfielder has ‘volunteered’ to join La Liga powerhouses Barcelona prior to the upcoming season.

Phillips “wants to leave” the Citizens and is “ecstatic” about the possibility of joining Barcelona, whose president Joan Laporta “would permit the Blaugrana midfielder to be strengthened.”

Man City ‘does not have him in their plans’ with a valuation of approximately €30 million, and Phillips ‘does not comprehend’ Guardiola, who has utilized the former Leeds midfielder sparingly.

Barcelona and Phillips “could meet sooner rather than later,” with the Manchester City midfielder placing “perfectly at the forefront of his mind a Champions League initiative beyond the borders of England.”

Guardiola, speaking following their FA Cup final loss to archrivals Manchester United, commented on potential transfer rumors: “At this time, I have no idea what will occur. I am unaware of the athletes’ (who are) intentions regarding their decision to remain with us or depart.

“Players enter and exit the area. At this moment, I am extremely satisfied with the team’s conduct throughout the season. “Different could not be expressed.”

Guardiola responded, “When asked if the current squad is primed for wholesale changes, he stated, “Next season is next season.” It is very distant. I am currently finding it challenging to comprehend the situation, despite having just won the Premier League.

“It is a matter of remaining relaxed and composed. We will return with every effort, and while we may be required to do this and that for the upcoming season, we will observe the situation step by step.

“In my opinion, the season has been phenomenal.” The journey was outstanding. Every week, I am in a pleasant mood and exude positive energy.

“The team has been phenomenal; we did not lose a single game in the Champions League due to our performance.” “Perhaps (Saturday) did not have the appropriate rhythm.”

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