Houssem Aouar puts Manchester City on red alert with Pep Guardiola declaration

Photo/AFP/Getty Images Houssem Aouar, the midfielder Pep Guardiola described as 'incredible' after Manchester City's Champions League draw with Lyon, has admitted he would love to move to the Etihad. Aouar has been mooted as a transfer target for the Blues. The 20-year-old played a key role in Lyon’s 2-1 win over City in September at the Etihad. Asked by Canal Plus if he would want to play for City on Sunday night, Aouar responded: "You wouldn't like to go to City? It is a great European club and all players have this urge to play for the biggest European clubs, which in addition is led by Guardiola, who for me is a reference as a coach. Guardiola has seen everything before. It is extremely good to play his teams and that's what I like, his way of seeing football.” Nevertheless, Aouar says he wants to leave his mark on Lyon. "I'm still under contract with Lyon," he added. "I would like to leave a mark on the history of this club. After this season there is a new direction, a new coach [Sylvinho]. We will have to sit down and discuss the role I can have. I'm ready to have a technical leadership role. I'm a technical leader in the field and especially as a leader in the locker room, so there we go, we will discuss and then we will make decisions with the club."

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