Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola has made a surprising revelation, admitting that he wanted to sign Diogo Jota before the Portuguese forward joined Liverpool from Wolves.
In a candid moment, Guardiola praised Jota's abilities, calling him 'unstoppable' during his time at Molineux. The City boss confessed that the Premier League champions had considered making a move for the talented attacker.
Guardiola's Transfer Regret
'We thought about Jota when he was at Wolves,' Guardiola revealed. 'He was incredible - fast, technical, and always dangerous in front of goal. We analysed him carefully.'
The Spanish tactician's admission comes as a surprise, given Jota's subsequent success at Liverpool, where he's become a key player under Jurgen Klopp.
Jota's Rise to Prominence
Jota joined Wolves in 2017 from Porto and quickly established himself as one of the most exciting attackers in the Premier League. His performances caught the eye of several top clubs before Liverpool secured his signature in 2020 for £41 million.
Since moving to Anfield, Jota has scored crucial goals for the Reds, helping them win multiple trophies including the Premier League and Champions League.
What Could Have Been
Guardiola's revelation raises interesting questions about how Jota might have fitted into City's system. With their wealth of attacking talent including Erling Haaland and Julian Alvarez, the Portuguese international could have offered a different dimension to City's frontline.
As both clubs prepare for their next Premier League encounter, Guardiola will no doubt be reminded of the one that got away when he sees Jota lining up against his side.
