“He doesn’t give himself a minute’s rest,” began former Barcelona midfielder and head coach Xavi Hernandez while speaking about Pep Guardiola. “He’s pig-headed, football is his everything, and he puts so much intensity into everything. Pep’s almost got a sickness for football.” These words from the Spaniard tactician’s former disciple perfectly sum up the man in focus today, not because of a win or a loss, but because he’s made the entire soccer world echo a collective “end of an era.”
Just last year, ahead of the 2023–24 campaign, Liverpool boss Jürgen Klopp shocked fans by announcing his intention to take a break from coaching. This year, it’s Guardiola who has followed suit, with the writing already on the wall. In a surprising turn of events, the Manchester City boss has decided to call time—not just on his journey with the club, but seemingly on his entire coaching career, leaving fans and pundits alike in disbelief.
You might assume it’s only for a couple of years. But in Guardiola’s mind, the break could last far longer. “I don’t know how long I’ll stop for—a year, two years, three years, five, ten, fifteen, I don’t know. But I will leave after this spell with City,” declared the 54-year-old coach, who has been working on the sidelines for 15 years, managing the likes of FC Barcelona, Bayern Munich, and now Manchester City.
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Soccer world reacts as Pep Guardiola makes brutal confession!
After this statement made the internet, fans around the world quickly chimed in to share their thoughts.
“FC 115 blatantly cheating doesn’t take away from the fact that Pep Guardiola is an absolute legendary football manager. Just look at the premier league today and how much the football style has changed bc of him.”
“Legends know when to rest but never when to quit. Guardiola’s legacy will haunt the game for decades to come.”
“A well-deserved pause for a generational genius. Pep didn’t just coach teams — he redefined the game.”
“Most overrated and cynical character in football”
“Arne Slot ran him out of town”
“Sounds like somebody has hit the wall”
(This is a developing story…)
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