Pep Guardiola admits regret over selling Jesus Navas to Sevilla. Guardiola acknowledges his mistake in letting Navas leave Manchester City in 2017.
Pep Guardiola has admitted to regretting selling Jesus Navas during his time as Manchester City manager. Navas , who joined City in 2013, made 183 appearances for the club but was deemed surplus to requirements by Guardiola . Guardiola attempted to transition Navas into a right-back to keep him at the club, but ultimately allowed him to return to Sevilla on a free transfer in 2017.
Seven years later, Guardiola expressed his remorse in a video message played after Navas' final match before retiring, stating, 'You don't know how much I regret letting you go. I would have loved for you to stay longer here, but sometimes you make mistakes.' Navas was given a standing ovation by the crowd and hugs from his emotional teammates after his final professional match at the Ramon Sanchez Pizjuan Stadium last month. Sevilla, where Navas helped win four Europa League trophies, offered him a lifetime contract, recognizing his commitment to the club
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