Pep Guardiola revealed that Manchester City left-back Oleksandr Zinchenko rejected a move away to fight for his position at the club. The 24-year-old has found his feet at the Etihad Stadium this season and has become a regular feature in City's dominant defensive line. After a poor season in the 2019/20 campaign, Zinchenko did come close to a move away from the club but has fought his way back into Guardiola's plans. Pep Guardiola revealed that Man City left-back Oleksandr Zinchenko rejected a move awayThe 24-year-old has found his feet at the Etihad Stadium this season under Pep GuardiolaAnd the City boss did not hold back when praising the defender after their 2-1 defeat to Chelsea in the Premier League. 'Oleks [Zinchenko] fought a lot to be at Man City, a transfer was possible, he said 'no I want to be here,' Guardiola said.

Source: Daily Mail May 09, 2021 09:15 UTC