But that voice of his plays a huge part in how he delivers the message to players. From what I gathered, Steven Gerrard agitated to get Liverpool to sign me in 2004, because he felt we had the potential to forge a partnership. Guardiola, who was in attendance with his brother-agent, Pere, left for Lisbon immediately after his. Pep didnt like my opinion But what does he expect me to say when he does this to YayaGetty Images5Ya. Whats more the 33-year-old was the odd man out when City submitted their Champions League squad earlier this month. AP:Associated Press6Jesus celebrates scoring Brazil’s second goal against EcuadorGetty Images6. “Guardiolas phone call was a huge part of me deciding to go there. When that happens Yaya will be part of the group and he will have the same chance to play all the games. Striker Jesus, 19, signed for £27m and due to join the Premier League leaders from Palmeiras in January,?was hugely impressed with what the City boss had to say. Bridge - Antonio Conte's first loss as managerReuters5The goalkeeper is being courted by Real MadridCourtois, 24, said: When I got injured they sent me a fax wishing me a speedy recovery.