Manchester City is one of the biggest clubs in the world and has enjoyed continued success in the Premier League under their manager Pep Guardiola. While their struggles to win the UEFA Champions League are well documented, they have had no trouble dominating the domestic competition in England. They have one of the best squads in the world, with two or three great players in every position. That is, every position except strikers. City only has Gabriel Jesus as their recognised striker at the club and the Brazilian star has openly said that he prefers to play on the wing. Other than him, City’s Spanish winger Ferran Torres has been utilized in the number nine role quite a few times, but that’s about to change now. PEP GUARDIOLA TALKS ABOUT TORRES’S MOVE TO HIS FORMER CLUB Ferran Torres has been linked with a move to FC Barcelona for quite some time now and the transfer has now reached its final stages. The Spanish winger will bolster the ranks at Guardiola’s old club, and the City manager confirmed the news. “Yes, Ferrán Torres to Barça is close. If you are not happy, you have to leave. We’re not a club like other teams when you want to leave CEO and the president say no,” Guardiola said as reported by football journalist Fabrizio Romano. PEP WANTS TORRES TO BE HAPPY EVEN IF HE LEAVES MANCHESTER CITY Guardiola also talked about the entire process and revealed that Torres told him that he wanted to leave. Guardiola contacted Txiki Begiristain, Manchester City’s director of football [https://www.transfermarkt.co.in/txiki-begiristain/profil/trainer/6616], and the two clubs made a deal. The Spanish manager revealed that he wants his players to be happy, even if it means that he has to let them go. “Ferrán is from Spain, Barcelona wants him, he said he wants to leave, I said, leave. I called Txiki, his agent makes a deal and he’s leaving. I want players to be happy,” Guardiola added. It’ll be interesting to see how this move works out for Torres and FC Barcelona, but Manchester City won’t be worried about a lack of players anytime soon. for Family [https://www.essentiallysports.com/soccer-new-football-news-cristiano-ronaldo-plans-lavish-7-million-retirement-home-in-portugal-for-family/] 

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<strong>Josep 'Pep' Guardiola</strong> is a Spanish football manager and former professional player, who is the current coach of the English club Manchester City FC.
<h3><strong>Career and Achievements</strong></h3>
After kicking it off with FC Barcelona's academy at the age of 13, Guardiola made his senior debut in 1990. As a defensive midfielder, he had notable stints at Barcelona, Brescia, and AS Roma in Italy, Al Ahli SC in Qatar, and Dorados in Mexico. In his international career, Guardiola played for the Spanish national team and a few friendlies for Catalonia. Although his playing career was nothing short of remarkable, Guardiola as a manager towers over it.

[caption id="attachment_2647506" align="aligncenter" width="5093"]<img class="wp-image-2647506 size-full" src="https://image-cdn.essentiallysports.com/wp-content/uploads/2024-02-13T215934Z_1440101374_UP1EK2D1P38FV_RTRMADP_3_SOCCER-CHAMPIONS-COP-MCI-REPORT.jpg" alt="Pep Guardiola Manchester City" width="5093" height="3606" /> Soccer Football - Champions League - Round of 16 - First Leg - FC Copenhagen v Manchester City - Parken, Copenhagen, Denmark - February 13, 2024 Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola celebrates after the match Action Images via Reuters/Matthew Childs[/caption]

When he took on a managerial role, his first assignment was the Barcelona B team in 2007. A year later, he was promoted to manager of the senior team. In Barcelona's most glorious days, to lead them to records and titles including sextuple, Guardiola was at the helm. More importantly, under Guardiola, Barcelona became highly disciplined with more focus on ball possession. He also employed a disciplined and aggressive pressing style which clearly worked out well.

He often played a high defensive line with the fullbacks pushing high up their respective sides. During the 2011-12 season, Guardiola employed the 3-4-3 line-up, especially when facing two attackers. Following the same season, he took a year-long sabbatical.

In 2013, Guardiola returned to manage Bundesliga giants Bayern Munich. He remained with the team until the 2015-16 season. With the Bavarians, he won 3 Bundesliga, DFB-Pokals, UEFA Super Cup and FIFA Club World Cup.

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After leaving Bayern in 2016, he signed with Manchester City in the Premier League and their sagacious tale still goes on, having won many trophies including 5 EPL titles, and a UCL so far.
<h3>Pep Guardiola's Net Worth in 2024</h3>
Pep Guardiola's current net worth is slated to be approximately <strong>$25 Million</strong>. The 53-year-old's fortunes come mainly from his salaries and bonuses from Manchester City as well as the brand endorsements and other sponsorship deals.
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<td><strong>Age</strong></td>
<td>53</td>
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<td><strong>Marital Status</strong></td>
<td>Married</td>
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<td><strong>Spouse</strong></td>
<td>Cristina Serra</td>
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<td><strong>Residence</strong></td>
<td>Manchester</td>
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<td><strong>Nationality</strong></td>
<td>Spain</td>
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<td><strong>Clubs Managed</strong></td>
<td>Barcelona, Bayern Munich, Manchester City</td>
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Pep Guardiola

Josep &#8216;Pep&#8217; Guardiola is a Spanish football manager and former professional player, who is the current coach of the English club Manchester City FC. Career and Achievements After kicking it off with FC Barcelona&#8217;s academy at the age of 13, Guardiola made his senior debut in 1990. As a defensive midfielder, he had notable stints at Barcelona, Brescia, and AS Roma in Italy, Al Ahli SC in Qatar, and Dorados in Mexico. In his international career, Guardiola played for the Spanish national team and a few friendlies for Catalonia. Although his playing career was nothing short of remarkable, Guardiola as a manager towers over it. Soccer Football &#8211; Champions League &#8211; Round of 16 &#8211; First Leg &#8211; FC Copenhagen v Manchester City &#8211; Parken, Copenhagen, Denmark &#8211; February 13, 2024 Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola celebrates after the match Action Images via Reuters/Matthew Childs When he took on a managerial role, his first assignment was the Barcelona B team in 2007. A year later, he was promoted to manager of the senior team. In Barcelona&#8217;s most glorious days, to lead them to records and titles including sextuple, Guardiola was at the helm. More importantly, under Guardiola, Barcelona became highly disciplined with more focus on ball possession. He also employed a disciplined and aggressive pressing style which clearly worked out well. He often played a high defensive line with the fullbacks pushing high up their respective sides. During the 2011-12 season, Guardiola employed the 3-4-3 line-up, especially when facing two attackers. Following the same season, he took a year-long sabbatical. In 2013, Guardiola returned to manage Bundesliga giants Bayern Munich. He remained with the team until the 2015-16 season. With the Bavarians, he won 3 Bundesliga, DFB-Pokals, UEFA Super Cup and FIFA Club World Cup. After leaving Bayern in 2016, he signed with Manchester City in the Premier League and their sagacious tale still goes on, having won many trophies including 5 EPL titles, and a UCL so far. Pep Guardiola&#8217;s Net Worth in 2024 Pep Guardiola&#8217;s current net worth is slated to be approximately $25 Million. The 53-year-old&#8217;s fortunes come mainly from his salaries and bonuses from Manchester City as well as the brand endorsements and other sponsorship deals.    Age 53  Marital Status Married  Spouse Cristina Serra  Residence Manchester  Nationality Spain  Clubs Managed Barcelona, Bayern Munich, Manchester City

“If You Are Not Happy, You Have to Leave”: Manchester City Manager Makes Stance Clear on Ferran Torres Transfer to FC Barcelona

Pep Guardiola talks about Torres’s move to his former club

Pep wants Torres to be happy even if he leaves Manchester City