Spanish coach Pep Guardiola has admitted he is close to finishing his time with Manchester City after more than eight years, during which he won the Champions League, 4 Carabao Cups, 2 FA Cups, and 1 FIFA Club World Cup. Guardiola joined the Citizens in 2016 after managing Bayern Munich and Barcelona.
Pep Guardiola hasn’t rushed to decide his future
In Pep Guardiola’s team’s final match, with a double from England international Phil Foden in the first 20 minutes, Mohammed Kudus shortened it to 1-2, but Rodri eased Man City’s worries with a decisive goal in the 59th minute against West Ham.
After winning the Premier League for the sixth time, Coach Pep Guardiola gave a mixed message: “In reality, I am more inclined to leave than to stay at Man City. Eight years have passed, and my feeling now is to continue into the next season. But I will talk to the club about my future for the new season. I also need to meet with my players to decide if there will be a ninth year or not.”
Coach Pep Guardiola praised his colleague Mikel Arteta of Arsenal: “Liverpool pushed us to our limits over the past two seasons, especially this season, it’s been incredible. And we have been alerted by Arsenal. I’ve known them for many years with a young but highly talented coach, along with a young squad. Arsenal has sent a message to Man City that we will have to be careful in the coming years.
When I arrived here, no one believed we would win six Premier League titles, because I would have said they were crazy, that it wouldn’t happen. But in the end, it did happen.” Man City could also achieve a domestic double if they win the derby against Man United in the FA Cup final on May 25.
Haaland Confident in Championship
Erling Haaland stated that Man City’s championship title was never in doubt after they defeated West Ham 3-1. The Norwegian star shared, “Right after the win against Tottenham, we knew we would do it (win the Premier League). I was very confident. And this season, just like every year, Man City shows its best form after Christmas. This is really important in the sprint to the finish.”
I am happy and cannot complain. In reality, playing in the Premier League is tougher than I expected. Every match, our performance feels like a final. We don’t have time to relax. Every game is intense and challenging.”
Haaland also praised coach Pep Guardiola: “Sometimes playing in Guardiola’s team is a bit demanding. It’s not easy, but look at what he has accomplished, with tougher demands each day. If you don’t play the way Guardiola expects, players will have big problems. Pep Guardiola is demanding but a lovely man.”
Haaland finished the season as the top scorer with 27 goals. The Norwegian star wants the experts to talk more about it: “It’s great that I won the Golden Boot for the second consecutive year. But I don’t have much to say. It’s better for me to just keep playing and not talk too much. Let others talk; it’s better that way.
