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Pep Guardiola threatens to leave Man City over big problem

I'd rather quit than work with this large squad again - Guardiola
  • Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola has threatened to quit if the club doesn't reduce the squad size next season.
  • Guardiola expressed his frustration at having to leave several players out of the matchday squad, citing a negative impact on team dynamics and his own ability to manage effectively.
  • He stated his preference for a smaller, more tightly knit group, supplemented by academy players, rather than a large squad where some players are consistently left out.
  • This comes after City made four signings in the winter transfer window, increasing the squad size beyond what Guardiola feels is manageable.
  • While Kevin De Bruyne's departure is confirmed, Guardiola wants the club to offload more players to create a more manageable and harmonious squad.
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