The latest edition of João Cancelo’s interview with O Jogo threw up some interesting quotes on Friday. The Portugal full-back recently joined Bayern Munich on loan from Manchester City, but Cancelo is clear that he has left behind a special team in England and teased a possible return.

Cancelo spoke to the Portuguese newspaper earlier this week, clarifying that there was no fallout between him and Pep Guardiola leading to his departure. Despite a strong start to life in Germany, Cancelo has hinted that he could head back to the Etihad Stadium in the summer, describing City as the best squad he has been a part of.

One of the more challenging aspects of Abel Ferreira’s job as manager of Brazilian giants Palmeiras is the carefully nurturing of one of the country’s brightest – and youngest – emerging talents: Endrick.

The 16-year-old midfielder has already signed a deal to move to Real Madrid when he turns 18. Until then, Abel is in charge of guiding a prospect upon whom almost inescapable pressure is being applied every time he represents the Sao Paulo club.

It has been said before that ‘a change will do you good’, with obvious benefits to be found in stepping out of a supposed comfort zone from time to time. Nobody wants to become stuck in their ways or to accept the hand that they have been dealt when the grass really does look greener on the other side.

In the case of João Cancelo, January 2023 was deemed to be the moment at which his professional wings should be spread once more. After three and a half largely productive years in England, the versatile Portugal international has traded life in Manchester for that over in Munich. 

João Cancelo has been speaking to O Jogo about his sudden departure from Manchester City at the end of the transfer window. The Portugal full-back joined Bayern Munich on loan for the remainder of the season, surprising many given his previous status as a key player in Pep Guardiola’s team.

As he settles in Germany, Cancelo looks back on the reasons for leaving City, which he denies came after a fallout with Guardiola. Cancelo lost his place in the Blues’ team after the World Cup, and admits his desire to have a fixed place in the line-up was the driving force behind the mutual decision to make a change.