That doesn't even include two of the most high-profile players in Jack Grealish and Kyle Walker, who have both been left out to give them time to sort moves away from the Etihad. Told they aren't part of plans in Manchester for next season, it would have wasted everyone's time to take them to the Club World Cup.

Joao Cancelo saw his Manchester City career shredded within days, as he left midway through their Treble-winning season to join Bayern Munich on loan – and when he returned to play the Citizens in the Champions League, he was booed by his own fans.

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Vincent Kompany’s Bayern Munich pitched heritage and national pride. For a young German, that could have been irresistible. Manchester City, backed by infinite wealth, leaned on the presence of Pep Guardiola. But Wirtz saw through the glitz. Guardiola’s uncertain future and lack of personal involvement in talks raised red flags.