Leroy Sane has confirmed the birth of his first child.
The Germany international was left out of his country's World Cup squad as they were eliminated at the group stages, while Pep Guardiola left him out of the matchday squad to face Newcastle due to concerns over his attitude.
Indeed, the Catalan believes that his omission sent a message to the forward.
Sane recently withdrew from the Germany squad, too, having been called up again by Joachim Low, and the reason has now been revealed, with him being present at the birth of his daughter.
"Incredibly happy to let you know about the birth of my daughter last night," he wrote on Twitter.
"Mother and child are doing fine.
"Special thank you to the Germany team and my coach Jogi Low for letting me leave to be at my daughter's birth.
"Of course I'll keep my fingers crossed for the team tomorrow! #inSané."
Manchester City issued their congratulations by replying to Sane's tweet, with the words: "Congratulations to you all!"
Sane has struggled for game time this season, playing a total of 30 minutes across three games.
Of course, City beat Newcastle 2-1 without the 22-year-old, and has thus far won 11 caps for Germany.
AGUEROOOO
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Congratulations Sane on ur Daughter!! Only 22, quite young to have a child 😁😆 but anyways may god bless her! ⚡️⚡️
messisams
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I realized just know why he was left out of WC squad 😂😂 He was busy scoring goals in home 😆😌
alanzo007
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Blessings King and Congratulations for life. Wishing you all YAHWEH Blessings. Time to get refocused on the task at hand now. We know you talent INSANE SANE...
Miteiptu
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congratulations on the birth of your newly born baby, hope you focus on the game now cause there are many challenges ahead of you. keep the focus and play well
KingDrew
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Congrats yea no wonder he's been acting somehow these few weeks now I know. .I like the fact he knows that family comes first..quite a young Dad and very good too
Johblnort
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congratulations my player you are not just a player on the field but a player in the bedroom. May Almighty Allah protect your family and give you strength to play and win for Man City. Congratulations.
tubcempruy
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congratulations Sanee the future legend of Manchester city if you work hard since success never comes by wishes but by struggling