Pep Guardiola claims he would solely return to Barcelona if his presence was “important” to future success, which he says isn’t the case at current.
- Catalan starred at Camp Nou as participant & coach
- Could return to his roots at some stage
- At present engaged on a deal by means of to 2025
WHAT HAPPENED? The present boss of Manchester Metropolis has dedicated to a brand new contract with the reigning Premier League champions by means of to 2025, that means that he is not going to be going anyplace any time quickly. He has, nevertheless, beforehand loved success at Camp Nou as a participant and coach, and has apparent emotional ties with the Catalan membership.
WHAT THEY SAID: Guardiola has spoken to reporters, when selecting up the Finest Supervisor award on the Catalan Soccer Federation’s annual gala, of his future plans and whether or not he may return to his roots: “It is a unhealthy option to see it that I’ve to return, as a result of Pep left and Barca stored successful. You should not suppose like that. If I assumed I used to be important, I might return, however that is not the case. There are levels, there are processes, and if at some point I’ve to fulfill once more, we’ll meet once more naturally.”
THE BIGGER PICTURE: Guardiola added that he feels there are sufficient challenges in England to maintain him occupied: “I really feel superb there, very comfy, they offer me all the things and I’ve superb associates shut by. To proceed you need to have superb gamers and when you’ve gotten continuity in a membership it is as a result of these above offer you a variety of assist. The town isn’t Barcelona, I am not at house. Nothing is corresponding to Barca, as a result of right here all the things is on the floor, if I’m right here it’s as a result of Barca gave me all the things and I’ll by no means be grateful sufficient. At Metropolis I really feel at house.”
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WHAT NEXT? Guardiola is without doubt one of the most interesting managerial brains within the enterprise. He gained 14 trophies whereas in control of Barcelona – together with three La Liga titles and two Champions League crowns – with Luis Enrique, Ernesto Valverde, Ronald Koeman and Xavi amongst these to have succeeded him at Camp Nou.