⚽We allowed him leave for just £50M and now he was ranked above all our players in the Balon d’Or ranking including Rodri”- Pep Guardiola regrets letting his “world class” star leave for just £50M who is now placed above their star boy in the Balon d’Or.

Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola is not one to dwell on past errors, but he has now admitted that one specific transfer decision continues to trouble him. In a surprising admission, Guardiola confessed that selling a particular player for just £50M was a significant mistake, especially after seeing him surpass all of City’s top players—including Rodri—in the latest Ballon d’Or rankings!

Guardiola, known for his meticulous squad management, rarely makes errors in the transfer market. However, it appears he underestimated the potential of a player who has since blossomed into a world-class talent elsewhere. In a recent interview, Guardiola reportedly said:

“We allowed him to leave for just £50M, and now he’s ranked above ALL our players in the Ballon d’Or, including Rodri! Selling him was my BIGGEST MISTAKE!”

The Transfer That City Fans Now Regret

At the time, City believed they could afford to let the player go, thinking it was a smart move. The club accepted the offer, thinking they were making a sound business decision, but what followed was unexpected. Another manager recognized what Guardiola missed and gave the player the opportunity to thrive. Since then, he has established himself as one of the best in the world, proving that City let go of a generational talent far too soon.

His exceptional performances have not only elevated his new club but also captured global attention, placing him higher than Rodri in the Ballon d’Or rankings. This has left City fans questioning the club’s decision, with many now demanding an explanation for why he was allowed to leave so easily.

Did Guardiola Make His Biggest Mistake?

For a manager who has crafted one of the most dominant teams in football history, this transfer could be one of his most regrettable decisions. While City continues to dominate domestically, seeing a former player outshine their stars on the world stage is undoubtedly a hard pill to swallow.

Now, the pressing question remains—will Guardiola and Manchester City ever make such a costly mistake again?