I Expect Leroy Sane To Stay – Pep

Pep Guardiola claimed Manchester City’s desire to keep Leroy Sane was “always there” and expects the midfielder to stay at the club.

Germany winger Sane has been heavily linked with a move to Bayern Munich this summer, though the German side accept a deal is now unlikely.

Asked if he expected Sane to stay at the Etihad Stadium, the City boss said: “Yes.” He added: “The club made him an offer last year. As I said many times, we want people happy to be here. We are going to help him to be the best.

“We know his potential and what his level is. He has a special quality difficult to find around the world.

“He knows, they all know, it’s difficult (to play regularly) because of the quality we have.

“But, at the same time, I spoke to the club 10 times (to say) I want people here to be happy. If they don’t want, they go. The desire to have him to be with us is always there.”

Asked for clarification on whether Sane would stay, Guardiola said: “I answered the question, and I was really clear.”