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Manuel Neuer plays down rumours that his former manager Pep Guardiola has contacted him about a move to Manchester City

Bayern Munich goalkeeper Manuel Neuer has dismissed reports that he could be joining Manchester City.

City No 1 Claudio Bravo has struggled this season, leading to speculation that Etihad boss Pep Guardiola will seek to replace him with Germany keeper Neuer in the summer.

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Guardiola worked with Neuer - generally regarded as one of world's finest keepers - for three years at Bayern.

But Neuer, who will be up against Arsenal in the Champions League on Wednesday night, said: "There was no contact and, as you know, I'm happy and satisfied here - and my contract I've just extended actually.

Claudio Bravo during the match between Manchester City and Southampton
Image: Claudio Bravo has struggled at City this season

"It honours me that there's speculation and talk about it.

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"Pep still has my phone number - but he hasn't called me, so everything is alright."

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