The Catalan coach of Manchester City, Pep Guardiolait was part of an activity in the Legends Trophy at Empordà Golf and has given his opinion on the current situation of his former team, the FC Barcelonaafter the departure of Xavi Hernandez as Barça coach and the arrival of the German Hansi Flick to replace him on the bench.
When asked by a about a possible return to FC Barcelona for the future, the experienced leader did not hesitate to respond that “The door is closed. We are older now.” A phrase that leaves without any kind of hope the winner of the first sextet of the culé team return at some point to direct the team of his loves.
Officially Guardiola ends his current relationship with Manchester City on June 30 next year (2025). So it could be expected that when the employment relationship with “the citizens” ends, the one from Santpedor will embark on a new adventure.
When asked if Xavi’s departure was due to comparisons between the two due to the style of play and if this could have harmed his former teammate, “I assure you that it is not my fault. Whatever may have happened is not my fault, I have been away from Barcelona for 12 years and I am not suspected of anything in this regard.”
Guardiola wishes the Barça team’s technical director-in-law, Hansi Flick, good luck, and hopes that from the board of directors help you and give you time to adapt to the style of the players he has.
See Real Madrid as the favorite for the Champions League
Pep had no qualms about giving Real Madrid the big favorite to retain the Champions League. “With or without Mbappé they are always strong. He is the rival to beat in the Champions League, there is no doubt. Everybody knows. “Madrid has always been very strong and they added a very strong player up front.” Sentence
