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Back in training: City players return

It's back to work for some members of the City first team squad...

The first sign that the 2019/20 season is edging ever closer arrived as some of our players returned to training on Monday.

Pep Guardiola is back in the office and new signing Rodri reported for his first day at work.

Among the other players, David Silva and Aymeric Laporte are back and it was great to see Claudio Bravo after missing almost all last season through injury..

There’s a number of players still to return - anyone involved in the UEFA Nations League, Copa America or Africa Cup of Nations will come back at a later date.

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HERE'S THE BOSS : Pep returns to the office...

HERE'S THE BOSS : Pep returns to the office...
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LUKAS NMECHA : Fresh from a great Germany Under-21 run to the Euro U21s final...

LUKAS NMECHA : Fresh from a great Germany Under-21 run to the Euro U21s final...
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ELIAQUIM MANGALA : Shades of summer!

ELIAQUIM MANGALA : Shades of summer!
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AYMERIC LAPORTE : Smiling and looking relaxed

AYMERIC LAPORTE : Smiling and looking relaxed
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BLUES BROTHERS : Danilo and Claudio Bravo

BLUES BROTHERS : Danilo and Claudio Bravo
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SPANISH LESSONS : New signing Rodri and the man himself, David Silva

SPANISH LESSONS : New signing Rodri and the man himself, David Silva
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BACK AT THE CFA : Tosin Adarabioyo, who spent last season on loan with West Brom

BACK AT THE CFA : Tosin Adarabioyo, who spent last season on loan with West Brom
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CLOCKING IN : Rodri is ready...

CLOCKING IN : Rodri is ready...
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LES BLEUS : Hugs for French compatriots Aymeric Laporte and Eliaquim Mangala

LES BLEUS : Hugs for French compatriots Aymeric Laporte and Eliaquim Mangala
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WELCOME BACK : Pep Guardiola greets youngster Eric Garcia

WELCOME BACK : Pep Guardiola greets youngster Eric Garcia
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THE WEIGHT IS OVER : Strength and conditioning

THE WEIGHT IS OVER : Strength and conditioning
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STRETCH, ARM STRONG : Danilo flexes the muscles

STRETCH, ARM STRONG : Danilo flexes the muscles
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ON THE RUN : Light jogging to warm up

ON THE RUN : Light jogging to warm up
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FAMILIAR TERRITORY : Angelino reacquaints with his surroundings

FAMILIAR TERRITORY : Angelino reacquaints with his surroundings
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THIS WAY TO THE TOP : Immediate instructions for our new recruit from Pep Guardiola

THIS WAY TO THE TOP : Immediate instructions for our new recruit from Pep Guardiola
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NEW BLUE : Rodri familiarises himself with the City Football Academy

NEW BLUE : Rodri familiarises himself with the City Football Academy
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PURPLE PATCH : Back in Manchester!

PURPLE PATCH : Back in Manchester!
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BRAZIL NUT : A buoyant Danilo, after his country's Copa America triumph last night!

BRAZIL NUT : A buoyant Danilo, after his country's Copa America triumph last night!
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BACK TO WORK : A rousing team talk from the boss

BACK TO WORK : A rousing team talk from the boss
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BAND OF BROTHERS : Strrrrrrrrrrrretch!

BAND OF BROTHERS : Strrrrrrrrrrrretch!
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LYING DOWN ON THE JOB : (Not really!)

LYING DOWN ON THE JOB : (Not really!)
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LEG DAY : No skipping it!

LEG DAY : No skipping it!
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SUNSHIIINE : Don't get used to this weather, lads!

SUNSHIIINE : Don't get used to this weather, lads!
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YOUNG STARS : Climbing through the ranks

YOUNG STARS : Climbing through the ranks