There was some massive news in the football world on Friday as Manchester City announced that Pep Guardiola will be departing the club after 10 very successful years, and the Barcelona legend was given a beautiful tribute by the current Blaugrana coach.
Hansi Flick was asked about Pep’s departure at a press conference on Friday and was full of praise for Guardiola’s time at Man City.
“Ten years… I don’t think you’ll see me here. At 70, I don’t think this is the place to be. What Guardiola has done,
ten years at a club at that level, is an incredible feat; it’s unbelievable what he’s accomplished.
“I’ve always said he’s the best coach in the world, and he’s proven it every single year over the last ten years. Even when things haven’t gone well, he’s always known how to handle it. His role has been fantastic.
“When we talk about philosophy, his teams always play at the highest level and he always finds a way to be better than other teams. And if you look at the titles he’s won, it’s exceptional.”
Great stuff from Hansi. Pep transformed English football and regardless of how much money he had available to craft whatever team he wanted, Guardiola’s Man City was always a joy to watch and won a whole lot of trophies in the process.
We likely won’t see Pep back at Barça as a coach again, but we can still enjoy him elsewhere whenever he decides to take another job.
