Tanguy Ndombele says his progress for Lyon and France this season proves that rejecting interest from Manchester City in the summer was 'the best decision'.
The Premier League champions are said to have lodged a £45 million ($57m) bid to sign the Frenchman during the previous transfer window.
City boss Pep Guardiola has tried and failed to acquire a number of players to compete with current first choice holding midfielder Fernandinho in recent years, including the likes of Fred and Jorginho.
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Ndombele continues to be linked with a move to the Etihad but says he's very happy with his decision to remain at Lyon this season.