Joao Cancelo called claims that he and Pep Guardiola had a falling out a "lie" and claimed that both the Manchester City manager and the team "gave me everything."

Brazilian fullback One of the more unexpected movements of the January transfer window had Cancelo joining Bayern Munich on loan for the remainder of the campaign.

At the Etihad Stadium, Cancelo was reported to have been kicked off the team after an altercation with Guardiola.

The former Juventus defender did, however, express his gratitude for what Guardiola has done for his professional career.

Speaking to Movistar after Bayern beat Paris Saint-Germain 1-0 in the first leg of their Champions League last-16 tie, Cancelo said: "People who say that I fought with Guardiola [it] is a lie.

"I didn't feel important in the team in the last games. I spoke with the coach and he also agreed. And together with the club we decided that I had to leave, that it was the best for me."

Cancelo's contract at City runs until June 2027 and he conceded it remains a possibility he will play for the club again in the future.

"I like the new opportunities, it's not against City," he added.

"I think that at City he has taken the step to the level he wanted to reach, that's where I became the player I am today.

"I am grateful to both Pep and the club because they gave me everything. My daughter was born in Manchester and it's a club I'll never forget.

"And who knows, in football you never know and at the end of the year I can return."