Guardiola’s departure from Manchester City has been confirmed, with details indicating he wanted to keep the decision private for as long as possible. He reportedly decided to leave only seven or eight weeks earlier, and aimed to prevent the announcement from influencing matches on the pitch. The reasoning referenced Jurgen Klopp’s earlier exit announcement, after which Liverpool’s form reportedly tailed off during the final run-in. Guardiola’s timing is described as fully his own, and the club is portrayed as not happy about his departure. Khaldoon is said to have tried to convince him to stay. Guardiola is also described as an obsessive genius, and his immediate plan is to rest.
"Once he decided to leave and this is important, because that decision was only taken seven or eight weeks ago he wanted to keep control of the situation so it would not influence matters on the pitch. He remembers Klopp's experience and what happened after he announced his departure in January: after the initial positive reaction, Liverpool's form tailed off badly during the run-in."
"The decision and timing of Pep Guardiola's announcement is TOTALLY his!! There is not a single person at the club who is happy about him going and, if Khaldoon had found a way to convince him to stay, he would have tried it. Pep has given everything. In year five, in year pic.twitter.com/xtTnjk3qVJ"
"Balague also praised Guardiola as an obsessive genius, whilst adding that the Spanish tactician's plan for now is to rest. Want more CaughtOffside coverage? Add us as a preferred source on Google to your favourites list for news you can trust Manchester City not happy to be losing Pep Guardiola"
"Interestingly, Balague also provided some insight into the thinking behind the scenes at the Etihad Stadium. Guardiola will be almost impossible to replace, regardless of the vas"
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