Pep is protective of McCarthy, blocking January move.

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Manchester City manager Josep Guardiola has insisted that. Attacker James McCarthy is still in his plans for the 2024-25 season. So he will not let him move anywhere in the January transfer window, even if he is pressured hard football.

The 22-year-old has been used in four of the last six games, scoring against Ipswich ทางเข้า UFABET 

In addition, the quota of players to be sent out on loan to other leagues for the ‘Sky Blues’ has been completed with 6 players. When Kay Yuma Bah was transferred to Lens in the French Ligue 1. 

Therefore, it cannot be interpreted in any other way that.

McCarthy will help out at the Etihad Stadium until at least the end of the season. 

“He has to stay with us. The team doesn’t have enough players left.” He said at the press conference before the match against Arsenal (February 2).

“We have the FIFA Club World Cup coming up at the end of the season. We have a lot of games to play. So I think James will get more minutes. But before we can get that, we have to fight for it.”

“I am happy to work with him.” 

“But at the same time, there may be offers from other places, and the club says they have to sell.” 

“My opinion on McCarthy has been made clear to the club. But ultimately it’s up to the management.”

“The club executives are in charge of recruiting new personnel and selling players.”

“So whether something happens or not depends on the work. We don’t want to upset anyone. But we are in the middle of the season. What about the problems we are facing?”

“So I felt the need to rely on McCarty. I still need him, simply like that.”  

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