Selling Him Was My Biggest Mistake!” – Pep Guardiola Regrets £50M Transfer Blunder as Former Star Outranks City Players in Ballon d’Or Rankings
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola has never been one to dwell on past mistakes, but even he has now admitted that one particular transfer decision still haunts him. In a shocking revelation, Guardiola confessed that selling a certain player for just £50M was a huge mistake, especially after seeing him surpass all of City’s top stars—including Rodri—in the latest Ballon d’Or rankings!
Guardiola, who is known for his meticulous squad planning, rarely makes errors in the transfer market. However, this time, it seems he underestimated the potential of a player who has now flourished into a world-class star elsewhere. Speaking in a recent interview, Guardiola reportedly said:
“We allowed him to leave for just £50M, and now he’s ranked above ALL our players in the Ballon d’Or, including Rodri! Selling him was my BIGGEST MISTAKE!”
The Transfer That City Fans Now Regret
At the time, City were willing to part ways with the player, believing they could do without him. The club accepted an offer, thinking it was smart business, but what happened next was something they never anticipated. One manager saw what Guardiola didn’t and gave the player the platform to thrive. Now, he has gone on to establish himself as one of the world’s best, proving that City let go of a generational talent too soon.
His remarkable performances have not only elevated his club but also caught the attention of the footballing world, earning him a spot higher than Rodri in the Ballon d’Or rankings. This has left City fans questioning the club’s decision-making, with many now demanding answers as to why he was allowed to leave so easily.
Did Guardiola Make His Biggest Mistake?
For a manager who has built one of the most dominant teams in football history, this transfer decision could go down as one of his biggest regrets. While City continue to dominate domestically, watching a former player outshine their stars on the global stage is undoubtedly a bitter pill to swallow.
Now, the big question remains—will Guardiola and Manchester City ever make such a costly mistake again?
