Pep Guardiola gave a long interview at the end of a title race that was anything but peaceful, in which he commented on the historic victory against Arsenal which rightfully places him among the coaches who have made the history of the Premier League and Manchester City, becoming the first to have managed to win four titles in a row with the same club in the English top flight. During the conference there was no shortage of farewell words from Guardiola on Jurgen Klopp’s farewell to Liverpool, with whom he made history in 9 very long years animated by a constant fight for victory between two of the most successful managers ever .
Guardiola in history: nothing to be done for Arteta’s Arsenal
The title race ended yesterday, during the last day of the Premier League. Arsenal-Everton on one side and Manchester City-West Ham on the other were the most followed matches, as they were both fundamental for the fate of the championship. Arteta should have hoped for a misstep from Guardiola’s men, which unfortunately for the Gunners did not come. Citizens dominate over the Hammers who took home the title and the match, which ended 3-1, thanks to Foden’s brace and Rodri’s goal. The fourth consecutive Premier title has therefore been added to Guardiola’s trophy cabinet. The coach obviously made statements in what was a moment to summarize what happened in this season finale, raising more than a few questions about his future.
“The reality is that I am closer to leaving than staying”: Pep’s future
The Spanish coach will remain at Manchester City again next year, thanks to the contractual agreement that binds him to the club until 2025. From next season, however, the tables could change, with Guardiola speaking like this: “The reality is that I am closer to leaving than staying. We have spoken to the club – my feeling is that I want to stay now. Next season we will have time to talk to the club, so I will stay and during the season we will evaluate what it will be my future after being here eight, nine years”. The former acquaintance of Italian football and Fiorentina, Micah Richards, ironically comments during the post-match interview: “Five more years here at City!”
Guardiola and Klopp, a stellar rivalry that lit up the Premier League
The Spaniard gave a few minutes of his interview to analyze what has been the wonderful competition that has taken place in recent years in the Premier League between two of the most appreciated and successful coaches in the European football scene: Jurgen Klopp said goodbye to Liverpool yesterday at Anfield after 9 long years, also greeting the historic and correct rivalry with Guardiola, who with tears in his eyes, commented as follows: “I will miss him a lot. Jurgen was a really important part of my life. He allowed me to reach a very high level as a coach and I think we respect each other incredibly. I have a feeling he will be back and I just want to thank him so much for his words. You know personally that behind me there are many things that this club has provided and given me”.
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