Joao Cancelo left Manchester City so he could play more – Pep Guardiola

Joao Cancelo left Manchester City to join Bayern Munich on loan on deadline day (Martin Rickett/PA)

Pep Guardiola insists Joao Cancelo’s loan move from Manchester City to Bayern Munich was motivated by the full-back’s desire to play more.

The Portugal international this week joined the German side for the remainder of the season with a view to a permanent switch.