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Pep Guardiola on Nico González: "Nico is an incredible player. When we signed him, I remember calling him the mini Rodri, and I meant it. His understanding of the game, his technical ability, his positioning, and his composure under pressure are exceptional. He has so many qualities you look for in a modern midfielder. He has something special in his mentality. He wants to compete, he wants to fight and, most importantly, he wants to win. He is a natural leader, even when he doesn't have the captain's armband. Honestly, I wish things had worked out differently for him at Manchester City. We were not planning to let him go because we knew his quality and what he could bring to this team. Sometimes, football takes you in different directions. But look at what he is doing at Newcastle now. He has adapted incredibly well. He has become one of their most important players and has taken responsibility in midfield, helping fill the void left by Tonali and Guimarães. His creativity is particularly impressive. He has created more chances than any other midfielder this season. That tells you everything about his technical ability and his understanding of when to progress the ball and when to create opportunities. Newcastle have a fantastic midfielder in Nico. He is still developing; he has the right mentality, and I believe he will have an incredible time there. He will be a key player in what Newcastle want to achieve going forward. Sometimes, you have to accept that a player needs a different environment to show the world what he can do. Nico is doing exactly that." #NUFC Take a look at some of his highlights this season...