From the start of Joao Cancelo's loan spell at Bayern Munich, the door was left open for a potential return to Manchester City.
Bayern have a non-compulsory option to buy Cancelo, and after a quick start to life in Munich it felt like he was ready to move on.
His farewell post to City fans felt like a goodbye, despite the full-back and Pep Guardiola both insisting no decision has been made on Cancelo's future.
City have found something of a solution to life without Cancelo, with the once-dreaded back three making a successful return in the eight games since he left.
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