10 players that have fallen victim to Guardiola's 'clear-out'

Patrick Power 6 years ago 9.2k
Guardiola wants to reconstruct Manchester City's squad. AFP

Pep Guardiola was not bluffing when he pointed out City's need to rejuvenate their current squad. Five players have officially left the club, while five more are expected to exit in the coming weeks.

Bacary Sagna

The club made his departure official. His contract came to an end and Guardiola has his eye on other right-backs.

Gael Clichy

Also been made official. Pep is keen to breathe new life into his defence, despite the Frenchman's multiple appearances this season.

Willy Caballero

The goalkeeper has also been officially released, with the signing of a new keeper bound to come in the summer.

Jesus Navas

Pep Guardiola decided not to renew his contract so his exit is also official. Sevilla a likely destination.

Pablo Zabaleta

After several years of service at the Etihad, the Argentine has made his departure official, at the age of 32.

Wilfried Bony

The striker has been on loan at Stoke, and City will try to get them to sign the player on a permanent basis.

Joe Hart

The keeper will return from Torino in June, and Manchester City will look for another destination for the 30-year-old.

Eliaquim Mangala

A similar case as the previous to, Guardiola will try to get Valencia to extend the loan for at least another year.

Samir Nasri

After a season at Sevilla, his continuity at City is doubtful, but Guardiola may be tempted to give him another chance.

Yaya Toure

His contract finishes in one month and, despite returning to the team in good form, it looks like his time at City is coming to an end.

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Joe Hart
W. Caballero
S. Nasri
Keylor Navas
P. Zabaleta
E. Mangala
Y. Touré
B. Sagna
G. Clichy
Manchester City
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