Information leaks through various means. Most likely, as Bayern have been informed of his decision, they'd leak it to soften the blow when it's officially confirmed. Providing this is all correct, of course, but I don't see why you are sceptical of such news leaking, it's pretty much routine in football now.
Pep Guardiola at City next?
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Information leaks through various means. Most likely, as Bayern have been informed of his decision, they'd leak it to soften the blow when it's officially confirmed. Providing this is all correct, of course, but I don't see why you are sceptical of such news leaking, it's pretty much routine in football now.
I couldn't agree more about JÅF but this time, he's referring to ZDF which is one of Germany's public TV channels.
It's very rare that they break transfer news coming from their own sources; and therefore, I take this news very seriously.
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If the Bild will come out with this news then it surely has to be accurate. They were the ones reporting Schweini to United, werent they.
Here's another syllogism to ponder. Pep has managed the strongest team in Germany, the strongest team in Spain, Shirley he'll want to manage the strongest team in England too.
Do you not remember the mess the press made of his move to Bayern? It took an Italian media outlet to set everyone straight.
This is going to drag on throughout the year, there will be counterclaims about Pep waiting for United because "United's recent struggles have opened the door to LVG leaving United with Pep waiting to assess his options"
It'll be bullshit but that's how it works
Bayern & City will be merely moments away from home when his career/life is reflected upon because you have to assume that not only will he eventually return to Barcelona in some capacity but that City won't be the last spot he will coach at, just his foray into the Premiership
If he has some measure of success at City, they won't be able to be called a small club on steroids but perhaps more importantly he will leave a legacy for the club to build upon rather than say what the ordinary one does at his pitstops
I also believe he will consider a NT coaching position at some point as well as a lower division side before he calls an end to coaching. I do not believe he will be coaching ad infinitum nevermind for decades. He's a teacher and passionate about the game so I believe he will continue to teach in some capacity but perhaps not engaging in the rigors of coaching at big clubs as he wants to enjoy life as well.
When SAF was preparing for his retirement, I always felt he didn't leave the club in the best position for a changing game and that's a bit of the growing pains fans continue to feel years after with LVG. Sure, Pep would undoubtedly prefer a club like United for it's history/prestige I imagine but knowing he is not in it for the long haul the work to be done would require a longer commitment, IMHO. City not only has a deeply talented squad but infrastructure, youth academy, a playing style & resources/board that will complement his approach which is why City always seemed a logical destination for him.
As long as the current board is in place, he won't be returning to Barcelona and Txiki and Pep have a great relationship that might even see him go longer than 3 seasons, who knows.
That being said, no one truly knows where exactly Pep is going next...yet
City haven't been the strongest side in England for a long while.
Normally, ZDF are more reliable than Bild.
Dont think Ranieri will aprove that syllogism.
are you serious? How do you know what he wants, are you his wife or agent? Pep wants success and trophies. With Barca and Bayern that was straightforward, he didnt choose them because they were the biggest clubs in their countries, but because with Barca he was already there and Bayern fitted well with his ideas and structures. Now is a totally different question and challenge.
I'm sure he would.
I'm not doubting the fact that the press report a lot of nonsense, but at the same time there often are legitimate leaks. I was disputing the view that it was unlikely Guardiola's decision would be leaked, as far as I'm concerned there's no reason why it wouldn't.
He's off to City. We need to accept it.
That's only if you felt there was an alternative
I didn't think here was an alternative if we wanted to reach Bayern, Barca, Madrid levels but there is nothing we can do about it now. City look like they have had his wrapped up for a while.
Their last two league finishes were 1st and 2nd. Since then the only squad who could seriously contest their dominance has sunk into the mire. However badly they have been mismanaged recently, it would be foolish to deny that individually, they are the best team in the league, and that's to say nothing of their purchasing power.
I doubt that. There's no need to do that if we have Ancelotti lined-up as his successor and everyone knew that Pep won't stay for too long anyway. You simply can't keep things like that under wrap no matter how hard you try. I highly doubt one of the clubs deliberately leaked the information. Bayern wouldn't do that because it would be disrespectful to Pep, who's still our manager after all.
It really looks like he's yours next, enjoy the ride. Despite our painful CL exits the last 2 seasons, it was a wonderful time and it's incredible to see Pep manage a team. It's not just the results, it's the creativity in his ideas and the intensity he shows and demands from the team that is really special. I actually think that Ancelotti (if it's true that he'll replace Pep in Munich) will increase our chances to win the CL, but there's no way it'll feel as special for me as it would if Pep does it this season before he leaves.
Again. Why would Pep possibly agree to join anyone now? What is in it for him?
He'll wait until towards the end of the season and see who is definitely going to be in the CL. He'll also welcome offers from all 3 clubs and play us off each other.
He'll wait until towards the end of the season and see who is definitely going to be in the CL. He'll also welcome offers from all 3 clubs and play us off each other.
Why should he wait to commit and risk not getting the players he wants his club to hire?
I'm not so sure, perhaps 'soften the blow' was not the right phrase, I meant it as in just to prepare the fans for the news more than anything else. If Guardiola has decided to leave I'd understand why Bayern would want to leak it before the press conference, it's the sort of news that would get out anyway, better to do it themselves and at least to the journalists/media outlets they have good relations with (if that's the case, I could be completely wrong).
As for Guardiola, I'd be extremely excited to see him at City and I share your views on Ancelotti. Ancelotti is a very sensible choice and if I had to choose between him or Guardiola at City it would be a tough choice, but I'd probably opt for Guardiola mainly because it would be a bigger statement and he could really take the club to the next level, especially in terms of the players he could attract and bringing a new identity to the team.
You think he has agreed a deal with City and has already given them a list of players he wants? That's possible I suppose, and fairly ominous if it is the case.
Is Pep planning to go out mid-season or end of season?
I think that any manager includes into negotiations with any club his preferred squad, both players he'd like to stay currently employed and players he'd like to join; even more so when the stakes are high as they are in Pep's case.
Makes sense. I genuinely hadn't considered that but you could well be right.
I just think if it was me, I'd be looking at the situation in England right now and thinking "I have my pick of the 3 here. Let's talk to all of them before I make any rash decisions".
I assume end of the season because nothing suggests otherwise.
I think he's a genius, but I have a feeling that if he ends up going to City, he won't walk out with his current reputation intact. Absolutely no reason for it, just a feeling, and more likely than not just sour grapes 
How on earth can you be sure that in 50 years City won't be a huge historical club!
Have you missed how they've sort of massively eclipsed us over recent years, with only Fergie's rare genius keeping us in parity? Now that's gone, and with them growing, and set to for years, there's no guarantee we won't go all Liverpool, and they won't go all Barce/Real level themselves
chilling thought, but realistic
on another note, is it a given Pep will leave at the end of the season? Seems odd some of his key players like Muller are suddenly signing long term deals
are you serious? How do you know what he wants, are you his wife or agent? Pep wants success and trophies. With Barca and Bayern that was straightforward, he didnt choose them because they were the biggest clubs in their countries, but because with Barca he was already there and Bayern fitted well with his ideas and structures. Now is a totally different question and challenge.
Well going to City wont necessarily guarantee him success and trophies. Pretty sure they won feck all last season. With a couple of top additions and a good manager we could easily win the league next season.
Leicester?
Sorry, I thought you were interested in having a serious discussion.
He's going to Juve bitches!
I am. Strongest at the moment is Leicester. If you meant biggest, which I mentioned earlier, then yes, it's United.
Pep going to City will be even more galling as they'll laud it over us being able to play possession football and actually win games.
You're a silly person, to put it mildly.
I assume he may have done that already a long time ago, evaluating his options, and frankly speaking, I have doubts that Pep would fit well to United.
Wow. You clearly struggle with the English language.
I'm not 100% sold but would prefer him to Jose. Ancelotti would be my first choice but it looks like he's gone to Bayern.
Wasn't Pep due to give a statement today?
Early next week I think