Nolito: I snubbed Barca for City

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New Manchester City signing Nolito has revealed he snubbed Barcelona for the opportunity to play regular first-team football under Pep Guardiola.

City beat Barca to the signing of the 29-year-old Spain international after triggering the £13.8m release clause in his contract with Celta Vigo.

The move means Nolito will once again work with Guardiola – the man who handed him his Barcelona debut in the 2010-11 season.

Nolito explained: “The truth is I enjoyed working with him in Barcelona even though it wasn’t much time. It’s a reason for me to come here but not the only one.

“But it was also about City, they have a great team, it’s a great project, they got to the semi-finals of the Champions League last season and the truth is I will try to help this club achieve great things.

“I thought it was the best decision for me and my career. …

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