US EditionGuardiola says he’d rather quit Man City than have a bloated squad as he plans rebuild
- After Manchester City's 3-1 win against Bournemouth, Pep Guardiola said he would quit rather than manage a bloated squad next season.
- Guardiola's stance follows a difficult campaign marked by a severe injury crisis and problems selecting a fit 11 for several months.
- He took more than 45 minutes to deliberate over which players to exclude from the 20-man matchday squad, resulting in several key players being left out against Bournemouth.
- Guardiola stated he would remain with the team only if the squad size was reduced, as City invested over $200 million in January to strengthen the roster and improve their season.
- He expects significant offseason changes, including major signings and departures, to reduce the squad size and avoid repeating this season's issues.
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When questioned Tuesday night after City's victory against Bournemouth, Pep Guardiola threatened to leave the club if he were to make too much recruitment.
Reduce squad size or I'll quit: Pep Guardiola reveals stunning Manchester City claim
Pep Guardiola has claimed that he told Manchester City that he wants a reduced squad for next season, otherwise he will quit the club. City had to leave out a lot of first-team players for their win over Bournemouth.
The head coach of Manchester City announced after the 3-1 victory against Bournemouth on Tuesday night that he would not have a "big squad" next year and threatened to resign. "I told the club: I don't want to put that, I don't want to put five, six players in the grandstand... I don't want that. I won't. I'll stop. If they don't reduce the squad, I quit, posaunte Pep Guardiola."...then I'm bad luck"As a coach, I can't train 24 players. Then I h…
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