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Jun12021 by JBNo Comments

Pep Guardiola to sign Sergio Ramos on two-year deal

Manchester City are considering offering Sergio Ramos a two-year contract if the defender doesn't renew at Real Madrid, according to ESPN. City are looking at offering him a contract based on the player's form and own priorities: a two-year deal, with the possibility of a third if performance allows, or the alternative of playing in Major League Soccer at City Football Group's New York City FC. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Ramos' contract at Madrid expires on June 30 and his priority is still to renew at the club, but he will leave if an agreement with Florentino Perez cannot be reached. According to reports, a meeting between the club skipper and president is planned for the next few days when a final decision will be taken. Discussions have stalle...

May302021 by JBNo Comments

Wenger reveals the ‘problem’ Tuchel caused Guardiola in Chelsea’s victory over Man City

UEFA, Premier League

Arsene Wenger has praised Thomas Tuchel for creating a ‘tactical problem’ for Pep Guardiola in Chelsea’s 1-0 win over Manchester City in the Champions League final. Tuchel has secured his first trophy as Chelsea coach after Kai Havertz’s first-half goal sealed a 1-0 victory over City in Porto. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Man City struggled to break down Chelsea throughout the match, while Tuchel’s team missed two other excellent opportunities in each half through Timo Werner and Pulisic. And Wenger has heaped praise on Tuchel for his decision to tuck Mason Mount and Havertz inwards when the blues were out of position in order to force City to attack in wider areas. ‘I would still say Guardiola has just been voted Manager of the Year in England beca...

May242021 by JBNo Comments

Pep Guardiola confirms Aguero Barcelona transfer

Transfer Info, La Liga, Premier League

Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola has revealed that Sergio Aguero is now close to signing for Barcelona. Aguero scored two goals in his final Premier League appearance for Manchester City as Guardiola’s side sealed a 5-0 victory over Ancelotti's Everton on the last day of the campaign. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The Argentina international will leave the citizens on a free transfer after Man City’s Champions League final against Chelsea next Saturday. And during City’s title celebrations on Sunday, Guardiola confirmed that Aguero is likely to be linking up with Lionel Messi at Barcelona next campaign. ‘Maybe I reveal a secret,’ Pep Guardiola told BBC’s Match of the Day. ‘Maybe he is close to agreeing a deal for the club of my heart… ...

Apr262021 by JBNo Comments

Guardiola confirms Man City defender will join Barcelona after Carabao Cup win

Premier League

Pep Guardiola will definitely have caught many by surprise after Manchester City’s Carabao Cup final win over Tottenham as he announced that Eric Garcia will join Barcelona on a free transfer in the summer. Garcia has started just two games in the Premier League this season and was left out of Guardiola’s squad this weekend as City claimed their fourth straight League Cup through Aymeric Laporte’s header at Wembley. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The 20-year-old, who has been capped seven times by the Spain national team, is reported to have been frustrated by a lack of regular game-time at the club and City’s attempts to make him sign a new deal have been unsuccessful. Garcia rose through Barca’s academy ranks before moving to City in 2017 and Guardio...

Apr172021 by JBNo Comments

Guardiola snubbed Chelsea six times despite Roman Abramovich’s ‘obsession’ with him

Premier League

Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola reportedly turned down Chelsea owner Roman Abramovich six times, with the Russian reported to be “obsessed” about hiring him, according to The Athletic. Abramovich bought the Premier League club in 2003 and has invested millions into Chelsea, to turn them into five-time Premier League champions, as well as UEFA Champions League winners. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); But in his pursuit for glory, he has sacked 14 coaches including Mourinho and Guus Hiddink twice. Thomas Tuchel is now in charge of the club and has guided them to the semi-final stage in the Champions League and the FA Cup. But Abramovich has always been obsessed with hiring Guardiola as the blues manager. It has been claimed that he has followed the...

Apr102021 by JBNo Comments

Guardiola opens the door for Sergio Aguero to complete Chelsea transfer

Transfer Info, Premier League

Pep Guardiola says he would have no issue with Sergio Aguero joining one of Manchester City’s rivals in the summer window. The 32-year-old is set to leave the club in the summer and bring down the curtain on a trophy-laden decade of service at the Etihad. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Aguero has attracted a couple of suitors from abroad, the likes of Barcelona, but he wants to remain in England. Chelsea are believed to be monitoring his situation and Guardiola believes Aguero’s loyalty should be rewarded with the chance to choose his next destination. ‘The best for him, we wish, all of us,’ Guardiola said at a news conference on Friday. ‘Find the best for Sergio for the last years in his career, for sure. We’ll be delighted with the decision he ta...

Mar72021 by JBNo Comments

Guardiola speaks out on touchline spat with Solskjaer during Manchester derby

Premier League

Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola insisted everything is resolved between him and Ole Gunnar Solskjaer after the duo were involved in a touchline row during the derby. The Red devils shocked City to end their 21-game winning run with a 2-0 win. Gabriel Jesus handed United the chance to go ahead in the opening stages of the match after he fouled Martial in the box. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Bruno Fernandes got the first goal from the penalty spot, despite Ederson getting a hand on it. Luke Shaw then scored United's second goal to secure the three points for Solskjaer's side. During the game, Guardiola and Solskjaer could be seen having a heated argument on the touchline, as United prepared replace the injured Rashford with Greenwood. Henderson...

Feb52021 by JBNo Comments

Furious Guardiola fires back at Klopp over ‘two weeks break’ comment

Premier League

Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola has fired back at Jurgen Klopp’s claims that they had a ‘two-week break’ earlier this campaign. Liverpool will play City at Anfield on Sunday with Klopp's side slipping seven points behind the new league leaders ahead of the clash. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Speaking to the press on Friday, Klopp said his team were struggling with mental and physical fatigue this season but added: ‘We haven’t had a break – I think City had a two-week break for COVID reasons’. But, City had a week without any matches between December 26 and January 3 due to a coronavirus outbreak that saw tbeir game with Everton on December 28 postponed. Speaking in his pre-match press conference, Guardiola was less impressed with Klopp’s comme...

Dec122020 by JBNo Comments

‘When you lose, you get sacked’ – Guardiola reminds Solskjaer

Premier League

Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola has said his Manchester United counterpart, Ole Gunnar Solskjaer does not need his support, as pressure continues to build on him ahead of Saturday’s derby. The Red devils go into the huge clash one place and one point above Man City. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); However, Solskjaer is under intense pressure, after the club were eliminated by RB Leipzig from the Champions League this week and dropped down into the Europa League. Their exit from the competition saw Solskjaer becoming the bookmakers’ favourite to be the next Premier League coach to lose his job. A negative result against Guardiola’s side will only increase the heat on the Norwegian manager. But the City boss does not think Solskjaer needs his sympathy...

Dec52020 by JBNo Comments

Mourinho fires jab at Klopp & Guardiola over fixture complaints

Premier League

Jose Mourinho aimed a dig at Pep Guardiola and Jurgen Klopp for complaining about fixture congestion, saying nobody cried for his side during a brutal early-season stretch of matches. Klopp has been most outspoken about the need to space out games, as the Liverpool manager has seen a number of his players injured in the campaign. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The German coach's latest rant came at the weekend as he told BT Sport: “Playing 12:30 after Wednesday is really dangerous for the Premier League players.” Speaking ahead of north London derby against Arsenal though, Mourinho said: “By the way, we played four matches in one week and nobody was crying or supporting us about it. And now my colleagues, when do they play these matches?” Several Prem...