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Danilo considering Manchester City future after just four-months over Brazil World Cup fears

The 26-year-old only joined Pep Guardiola's side in July for £26m from Spanish giants Real Madrid

Real Madrid sold right-back Danilo to Manchester City over the summer

DANILO is considering his Manchester City future after just four-months at the club, SunSport understands.

The 26-year-old only joined Pep Guardiola's side in July for £26.5m from Spanish giants Real Madrid.

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Manchester City star Danilo admitted he is missing life in MadridCredit: Getty - Contributor

He is being kept out of the team at present by right-back Kyle Walker and Fabian Delph on the left-hand side.

Danilo is now worried about getting a place in the Brazil squad for next year's World Cup in Russia.

And he is thinking of leaving in January in a possible loan switch to improve his chances of going, if Guardiola will allow it.

An Etihad source said: “Danilo is worried about his future with the Brazil team ahead of the World Cup.

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Pep Guardiola splashed out £26.5million to sign Danilo from Real MadridCredit: Reuters
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“He is getting very opportunities here at the moment. Kyle Walker isn't giving him a look in at all.

“He can play right across the back line but even Delph is keeping him out at left-back as well. It's very difficult for him.”

Danilo only played against Feyenoord in the Champions League two weeks ago to give Delph a rest.

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The ex-Madrid defender was hauled off at half-time during a 2-1 win over West Ham yesterday.

He has made twelve appearances for City so far this season, but mostly coming off the bench as a substitute.

 

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