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Zabaleta: Guardiola stopped me joining Roma

Former Manchester City full-back Pablo Zabaleta says Pep Guardiola pulled the plug on a potential switch to Roma upon his arrival at the club.

Guardiola took over at City in the summer of 2016 and informed Zabaleta that he would not be sold as he was an essential part of his plans for the season.

The Argentine went on to make 32 appearances in his final season at City, scoring twice before eventually joining West Ham on a free transfer at the end of the campaign.

The 33-year-old is now in the final year of his deal at the London club and has expressed his desire to experience Serie A football.