""I feel embarrassed, ashamed when I see it," Guardiola said. "I don't like it. I apologised after one second to the cameraman. "I am who I am. After 1,000 games I'm not a perfect person, I make huge mistakes. It's not about that. What is for sure, I defend any team and my club, that's for sure. The reason why is I want to defend my team and my club.""
""Always, I would love that players play a lot of minutes, the intention is always there," Guardiola said when asked about Echeverri's situation."
""We have an incredible appreciation about him as a football player. I am sure, pretty sure, his agent will"
Pep Guardiola apologised and expressed that he felt embarrassed and ashamed after a confrontation with a television cameraman following Manchester City's 2-1 defeat to Newcastle United. The incident unfolded on the pitch at St James' Park and followed animated exchanges with referee Samuel Barrott and Newcastle midfielder Bruno Guimarães. Guardiola apologised to the cameraman almost immediately and acknowledged personal imperfections after more than 1,000 games while emphasising his instinct to defend his team and club. Guardiola also signalled frustration over Claudio Echeverri's loan to Bayer Leverkusen, preferring a move to Girona within the City Football Group, and expressed strong appreciation for the young player.
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