It was anticipated, it’s now official. This Friday via a moving video posted on social networks, Pep Guardiola announced his departure from Manchester City at the end of the season, confirming the information released a few days earlier by the English press.
“When I arrived, my first interview was with Noel Gallagher. I walked out thinking, “Okay…Is Christmas here?” It’ll be nice. »And what an adventure we had together. Don’t ask me why I’m leaving. There’s no reason, but deep down I know the time has come. Nothing lasts forever, if it did, I would still be here. What will remain forever are the feelings, the people, the memories and the love I have for my Manchester City. It’s a city built on work. On the effort »declared the Spanish coach.
“I think I have come to understand this, as have my teams, he continued. We worked. We suffered. We fought. And we did things our way. Our way. Hard work takes many forms. »
Guardiola: ‘Thank you for loving me’
And Guardiola concluded his farewell message: “ As my term comes to an end, be happy. Oasis is back. Ladies and gentlemen, thank you for trusting me. Thanks for pushing me. Thank you for loving me. Tony Walsh said in his unforgettable poem: “It is here”. I’m sorry, Tony: this is my home. Noel… I was right. It’s been so fucking fun. I love you all. »
During his ten years on the bench of the Citizens, Pep Guardiola won the Champions League in 2023, six Premier Leagues, three FA Cups, five League Cups, an Intercontinental Cup, a European Super Cup and even three Community Shields. To replace him, his former deputy Enzo Maresca is strongly anticipated.
