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Zinchenko: Man City boss Guardiola urged me to choose PSV

Oleksandr Zinchenko admits speaking with Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola about PSV Eindhoven before agreeing to move.

The Ukraine international has joined PSV on a season-long loan.

He revealed at his presentation: "He (Guardiola) sees PSV as a good intermediate step for me.

"PSV are a big club.

"I'm happy to play here. This is a good next step in my development."

Zinchenko added: "It's a nice, big stadium and there is a big crowd. I think that's important."

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