"Pep Guardiola likes to pull opposition players for a chat after games (Image credit: Getty Images) Pep Guardiola is one of the few managers in football who could attract almost any player to make career decisions based wholly on the opportunity to play under him. Guardiola is regarded as one of the game's great managers, and while it's possible to quote his freedom to spend in the transfer market through his career in mitigation, what's certainly true is that players all over the world hold him in high esteem."
"Newcastle United midfielder Sandro Tonali was seen in conversation with Guardiola on the turf at the Etihad Stadium on Wednesday night, after Man City had polished off a 5-1 aggregate win over the holders in the semi-final of the Carabao Cup. The central midfielder moved to the Magpies from AC Milan, where he appeared destined to enjoy a long future as captain. A youth graduate of now-defunct Brescia, 25-year-old Tonali has been a tremendous addition to the Newcastle engine room despite serving a lengthy ban for betting offences."
"Tonali has been heavily linked with a move away from St James' Park in the summer transfer window. While he is understood to be happy at Newcastle, Real Madrid and Premier League rivals Arsenal have both been credited with an interest in the Italian international, who was ranked at no.35 in FourFourTwo's list of the best Premier League players of last season."
Pep Guardiola regularly engages opposition players after matches, either praising them or expressing displeasure about in-game incidents. Guardiola's reputation makes him an influential figure whom players might consider when making career choices. Newcastle midfielder Sandro Tonali chatted with Guardiola after Manchester City's 5-1 aggregate win in the Carabao Cup semi-final at the Etihad. Tonali, 25, moved to Newcastle from AC Milan, progressed through Brescia's youth system, and has strengthened Newcastle's midfield despite a lengthy ban for betting offences. Tonali has been linked with summer interest from Real Madrid and Arsenal and was ranked No.35 in FourFourTwo's Premier League list.
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