Manchester City chairman, Khaldoon Al Mubarak has revealed that Pep Guardiola came close to resigning “100 times”
Manchester City chairman, Khaldoon Al Mubarak has revealed that Pep Guardiola came close to resigning “100 times” before eventually stepping down at the end of the season. Guardiola ended his tenure after a highly successful spell at the club, during which he won six Premier League titles and a UEFA Champions League trophy across a decade at the Etihad Stadium. Despite the remarkable achievements, Khaldoon said the Spanish manager frequently considered leaving during difficult periods throughout his time in charge. According to him, Guardiola’s emotional nature and high standards meant he often contemplated resignation during moments of pressure, even while maintaining a winning trajectory. “Inevitably over these last 10 years we’ve had a lot of ups and some downs, and in the downs, he must have quit 100 times over these 10 years, just so you know, just for the record,” he told City’s media channels on Thursday. “There’s the story as you all kno...