“I’ve Opposite Feelings”- Club Icon Regrets Leaving Pep Guardiola’s Manchester City

Very few managers in the world are as revered as Pep Guardiola. Multiple players who have played under the Spanish tactician have nothing but praise for the Manchester City boss. In an interview, a former Cityzens icon opened up on his relationship with his former boss, expressing his desire to spend more time playing under Guardiola. 

Pep Guardiola has done an exceptional job following his move to Manchester City in 2016. In his eight years with the club, the Spaniard has helped the side to get their hands on sixteen titles, including five Premier League trophies. The ex-Barcelona star also guided his team to their very first UEFA Champions League title last season. With all that in the bag, Gael Clichy wonders if he made the right decision!

Gael Clichy speaks on his Manchester City exit!

Gael Clichy, a French star, was one of the most prominent players to represent the Cityzens before Pep Guardiola’s team became the dominant force they are now. The left-back spent six years at the club from 2011 to 2016, making over 200 appearances for the side. However, he was at his finest during his last season at the club, playing under his new boss, Pep Guardiola.

While talking to Marca, Clichy revealed about the 2016 season with Manchester City, stating, “My last year at City was Pep’s first season at the club. I played more games with him in a season than with any other City manager. But I have opposite feelings about that year with Pep. I am grateful for what I learned under his direction, but I would have liked it to have been more than one season.”

The Frenchman announced his retirement from all forms of soccer last season. Clichy is currently serving as the assistant manager for the French U-21 side alongside his ex-teammate, Thierry Henry. The ex-Cityzens star has done a decent job so far with the Les Blues and hopes to replicate some of the success his former boss has achieved. As for Pep, he climbs ladders, hungrier to win another trophy!

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Pep Guardiola will leave an everlasting legacy at Manchester City

The Spaniard has transformed Manchester City into one of the best sides in the world during his time at the Etihad Stadium. Guardiola, in his eight years with the side, has bagged multiple accolades in domestic competitions, including five Premier League trophies, two FA Cups, four EFL Cups, and two Community Shields.

While the side failed to get their hands on continental success during Guardiola’s first six seasons with the side, City got their first taste of European silverware last season by bagging the UEFA Champions League and UEFA Super Cup. The team ended their year on a high in 2023, lifting their maiden Club World Cup title. 

Pep Guardiola has undoubtedly left an everlasting legacy with Manchester City. Fans will surely remember the Spaniard as one of the most talented managers of all time the day he hangs up his coat and calls it a day.

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