Marc Guehi has described Manchester City as the best club for his career development, after joining the Premier League champions from Crystal Palace in January. The 25-year-old England defender was close to signing for Liverpool last summer, but the deal fell through.
Guehi made his first public comments on the move ahead of Sunday’s clash between City and Liverpool at Anfield. He told Sky Sports: 'I just feel like this is the place for me to improve. Just being here for two minutes, it feels like I've learned so much from every single person, the players, the staff and the manager.'
The £20million signing played down any extra significance to facing the team that tried to sign him, insisting the failed transfer was part of a higher plan. 'It wasn't up to me, it was God's plan and God's plan has been in full fruition,' he said.
Liverpool eventually secured a defensive signing for the summer, agreeing a £60million deal for Rennes’ Jeremy Jacquet. Head coach Arne Slot acknowledged the club had tried to strengthen in the winter window but failed. 'We've tried to strengthen the squad – that is clear. And that tells you that we think that it would have helped us,' Slot said.
City travel to Anfield six points behind Arsenal, who could extend their lead to nine points if they beat Sunderland on Saturday. Guehi is focused solely on the match: 'I'm just looking forward to playing a game, playing a top opposition and a great environment, do the best I can to get a win.'
