Pep Guardiola's Ultimatum: Manchester City's Manager Seeks Smaller Squad or Threatens to Quit
Source: news.source.channelnewsasia
Manchester City's manager, Pep Guardiola, has expressed his dissatisfaction with the current size of the club's squad, stating that it troubles his 'soul' to bench so many players. Following a 3-1 victory over Bournemouth, Guardiola demanded a slimmer squad for the next season, threatening to resign if his request is not met. Despite recent high-profile signings and a squad valued over 1.3 billion euros, Guardiola emphasized his desire for a more manageable team, even as City prepares to defend their Club World Cup title.
Key Points
Guardiola is unhappy with the large size of Manchester City's squad, which he finds emotionally challenging.
He demanded a smaller squad for the next season, threatening resignation if his request is ignored.
Despite the squad's high value and recent signings, Guardiola believes a smaller team would be more effective.
Manchester City is preparing to defend their Club World Cup title under Guardiola's leadership.
