Published: 23:19, 4 February 2026 | Updated: 23:19, 4 February 2026

Pep Guardiola has explained his conversation with Newcastle star Sandro Tonali after Manchester City cruised through to next month's Carabao Cup final.

The Man City boss was seen speaking to Tonali in the aftermath of Man City's 5-1 aggregate victory, after winning the second leg 3-1 at the Etihad on Wednesday.

Tonali was seen placing his arm around the Man City boss as the midfielder started to walk towards Newcastle's travelling fans to thank them for their support. 

Guardiola's conversation with Tonali came with intrigue, following a report on deadline day that the Italian midfielder's agent had offered him to Premier League leaders Arsenal.

Giuseppe Riso, the agent most associated with Tonali, denied there had been contact with the Gunners.

‘Newcastle were never going to let Tonali leave in January. There’s absolutely nothing to it,' Riso said.

Pep Guardiola was seen in discussion with Newcastle star Sandro Tonali after Man City's Carabao Cup semi-final win

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