Marc Guehi explains picking Man City over Liverpool to rub salt in Reds' wounds

Marc Guehi has declared that he's joined the best club in England, following his £30million transfer to Manchester City. The England international arrived in Manchester on a private jet on Sunday to finalise the deal and undergo a medical. Guehi has signed a contract worth at least £200,000 per week, keeping him at the Etihad until 2031.

Guehi won't be eligible for Tuesday night's Champions League match against Bodo/Glimt, but is expected to make his debut against Wolves this weekend. The 25-year-old confessed that he turned down numerous other clubs to join City, citing Pep Guardiola and the opportunity to win trophies as key factors. Guehi came close to joining Liverpool in the summer but has rubbed salt in the wounds of the Reds by declaring he has now joined the best club in the country.

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He said as his arrival was confirmed: "I am really happy and incredibly proud to be a Manchester City player. This move feels like the culmination of all the hard work I have put into my career. I am now at the best club in England and part of an unbelievable squad of players. It feels good to be able to say that.

"I want to grow as a player and a person, and I know at this club that's going to happen. I love football, it has given me so much for so long, and to be able to continue my development at Manchester City is a really special moment for me and my family.

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"I absolutely cannot wait to get started now. I want to meet my team-mates, train hard, understand what the manager expects of me and then show the City fans what I can do."

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City's director of football, Hugo Viana, also rubbed Liverpool's noses in it - insisting Guehi is a "huge" talent who will improve the title challengers massively.

He said: "It's clear Marc has been one of the best defenders in English football for quite some time now, so we are absolutely delighted the decision to bring him to Manchester City was made.

"I feel we have signed a huge talent who will help us improve. He is only 25, but he has shown already he is a leader, a brilliant professional and someone desperate to improve.

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"He is strong, has exceptional defensive qualities, is an intelligent reader of the game, and brings passion and energy every time he steps onto the pitch. Marc is entering the prime years of his career. I am sure every City fan is excited to see how good he can be in a sky blue shirt."

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