Pep Guardiola, Manchester City manager, has just reacted to the announcement of Xavi’s departure from Barcelona.
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola says he understands Xavi’s decision to leave Barcelona.
Guardiola understands Xavi’s choice
The former Barça coach spoke about this big news which has sent all of Spain into turmoil. For him, there is nothing surprising that his former player threw in the towel: “You can’t compare the pressure that exists here in England and in Spain in my experience. It is a thousand times more difficult to train in Spain than here. “
“It’s a great place for coaches. Obviously there are a lot of matches, six press conferences a week and a match every three days. But the pressure felt at Barcelona is unlike any other club. I understand Xavi perfectly,” added Guardiola.
According to some rumors, Guardiola is one of the candidates to sit on the Blaugrana bench during the upcoming campaign. A rumor to which he obviously did not react.
