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A proud Galician apparently never forgets.

And his time at Manchester City must have left deep wounds on Angeliño.

So deep that the professional from Bundesliga club RB Leipzig settled unusually openly and publicly with ex-coach Pep Guardiola on Wednesday.

“There is a big difference between the two coaches.

One gave me confidence and let me play, the other didn't.

You need courage, and Julian had it, ”said the Spanish defender about Guardiola and his current coach Julian Nagelsmann.

Quite a few loans

At the age of 13, the 24-year-old switched to the City youth team.

After countless loans, he finally felt ready for the Premier League in the summer of 2019 - and got no chance.

“It killed me.

Confidence is everything and I was judged after two friendlies, ”said the Spaniard.

He then had to wait two months for his chance.

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In the winter of 2020, the request from RB finally came, and Angeliño took the chance.

“I had a six-month vacation with Pep.

I don't want that again.

I'm grateful that I can play so often here in Leipzig, ”said the former U21 international.

He underlined Nagelsmann's human approach: “His dealings with the players are very direct, and he is very close.

He gave my career a massive boost and believed in me so much.

I would like to repay that now. "

20 million euros transfer fee

Angeliño is officially on loan from Manchester City until the end of the season.

However, in mid-February, a purchase obligation for the 24-year-old, who receives a contract with RB until 2025, took hold.

The transfer fee should be a total of 20 million euros.

Allegedly, Manchester City should have a buyback option for 60 million euros.

According to the professional's most recent words, that should have been done at least during Guardiola's tenure.

Pep Guardiola (center) with Angeliño (left) in December 2019 at Manchester City

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The Spaniard also highlighted Nagelsmann's potential and predicted a great future for the coach.

"He can be a coach anywhere, there aren't many like him," said Angeliño.

“He already has a very good team, but imagine if he had even better players.

Tactically, he always has the right key for the opponent. "

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The success of Leipzig and Nagelsmann is also closely linked to Angeliño.

Thanks to his hybrid position on the left, he is the best Bundesliga scorer in the table with four goals and six assists.

However, the 1.71 meter short bald man also feels that it has become more difficult.

“The opponents have adjusted to my game and are putting more pressure on my side.

But that's okay, because it gives us more freedom on the other side, ”said Angeliño.

On Saturday (6.30 p.m., Sky) the hunt for front runner Bayern Munich will continue against Borussia Mönchengladbach.

Here, too, Angeliño still has a bill.

Finally, the first leg was lost 0-1.

And a proud Galician doesn't like to lose at all.