I suspect that's just because he wants to try to retain something close to the legend status he currently holds among the fan base. Currently he can just say "who wouldn't want to play with the best players in the league. But I never said I wanted to leave and join City did I?"Of course it was.....
Like I said: "Not saying he doesn't want to go".
There's a significant difference between wiggling your arse and having the conviction to categorically state what you want.
The press have been only to happy to ignore that and lie instead.
But that's exactly what he is actually saying.
No animosity from me. But just be honest H. (Harry not you )