This Friday, on noon blows, the draw for the 1/8th finals of the UEFA Champions League will take place. And for the first time in a long time, Manchester City will not be there. Indeed, the Skyblues were eliminated during the dams by Real Madrid, which won 3 to 2 at the Etihad Stadium before finishing the job at the Santiago-Bernabéu on Wednesday evening (3-1). Premature elimination in C1 which occurs while the Champions of England live a very complicated season. Between injuries, especially that of Rodri, and the disappointing results, the English are struggling.
Pep Guardiola, usually rather serene, also seems to be harassment, he who has inflicted on the skull on several occasions this season. In his situation, many coaches would have been thanked. But the former coach of FC Barcelona and Bayern Munich benefits from the confidence of his management. Moreover, he even obtained an extension of contract until 2027 last November. He had explained his choice to continue the adventure with the Cityzens.
Guardiola would like to leave
“Manchester City means a lot for me. It's my ninth season here, we have lived so many incredible moments together. I have a very particular feeling for this football club. This is why I am so happy to stay two more seasons. Thank you to all those who continue to trust me and to support me: the owner, the president Khaldon (Al Mubarak), Ferran (Soriano, the Executive Director of City Football Group), Txiki (Begiristain, Director of Football), the players And of course the fans … all those who are linked to Manchester City. It has always been an honor, pleasure and a privilege of being here. I have already said it several times, but I have everything that a manager can wish, and I really appreciate that. I hope that we can now add other trophies to those we have already won. It will be my goal. “
Wednesday evening, after the defeat in Madrid, he reiterated his desire to continue in Manchester. “Yes, I want to stay”he assured, when he spoke of the end of a cycle for his group. Except that reality is not entirely this one. Josep Pedrerol, the presenter of the program El Chiringuito, dropped a small bomb about him. “Guardiola no longer thought of City this summer. He thought of the English national team. It is an extension that he did not want, involuntary, almost forced. He signed because it was the only thing he had. He wants to leave Manchester. “ Listening to it, Guardiola wants to turn Manchester City page.
