“Your wife is going to kill me” - Pep Guardiola fulfils crazy request from Manchester City fan on pre-season tour
Pep Guardiola fulfilled an incredible request from a Manchester City fan while on pre-season tour in the United States of America. This fan in question asked for the Spanish tactician to sign his leg, which he would later get tattooed.
Guardiola took him up on the request after the fan was called to the ground. The man said:
"You changed all our lives."
Guardiola replied:
"Your wife is going to kill me."
Providing a rather witty response, the fan added:
"She knows I love you more than her."
Guardiola then commented:
"Don't say that. It's a joke, right?"
Assuring the Cityzens boss that he was telling the truth, the fan replied:
"No, not at all."
When asked about how it felt to meet the former Barcelona manager, the supporter, who was wearing a Manchester City shirt, said:
"Shaking, man. I mean, it's as a fan, you get someone like him to come in and change your club, change your life. I mean that it's next level."
Guardiola is widely considered one of the best managers in the modern era. He took charge at the Etihad Stadium in the summer of 2016 and has coached 472 matches across competitions to date.
He's won an incredible six Premier League titles and has a UEFA Champions League trophy, among other honors. There will be pressure on the 53-year-old to meet his high standards this season as well.
Manchester City get their league season underway with a trip to Stamford Bridge, where a test against Chelsea awaits them on August 18.
Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola addresses his future
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola has stated that he is open to continuing at the Etihad amid rumors claiming that he could be leaving once his contract expires.
The Spanish coach is currently contracted with the club till the summer of 2025 and has been linked with the England national team job. Speaking about his future, Guardiola said (via The Guardian):
"When I'm leaving, I will say I'm leaving, but I didn't say that. We will see what happens. But I will not rule it out absolutely to extend my contract. I would love to stay because I would love to stay."
According to the Independent, the English FA are willing to onboard Guardiola for the England job after his contract at Manchester City expires. Former boss Gareth Southgate announced his resignation after Euro 2024.