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Pep Guardiola reveals Oleksandr Zinchenko rejected a move away from Manchester City as he hails his left back amid his stunning form for Premier League champions-elect

Pep Guardiola revealed that Manchester City left-back Oleksandr Zinchenko rejected a move away to fight for his position at the club.

The 24-year-old has found his feet at the Etihad Stadium this season and has become a regular feature in City's dominant defensive line.

After a poor season in the 2019/20 campaign, Zinchenko did come close to a move away from the club but has fought his way back into Guardiola's plans.

Pep Guardiola revealed that Man City left-back Oleksandr Zinchenko rejected a move away
The 24-year-old has found his feet at the Etihad Stadium this season under Pep Guardiola

And the City boss did not hold back when praising the defender after their 2-1 defeat to Chelsea in the Premier League.