Pep Guardiola : New players bring new hope
Premier League giants Manchester City have just concluded a disappointing season. They finished third in the league, 13 points behind champions Liverpool, and failed to win any major trophies. This marks their first trophy-less season in five years, prompting the club to begin contemplating their next steps.
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola recently spoke about the team’s future direction in an interview. He said that there will be some important changes this summer, including the signing of new players and adjustments to the coaching staff. The aim of all this is to inject new vitality into the 2025/26 season.
Manchester City needs new blood who are willing to fight
Guardiola said: “What I value most is the ability of the players.As long as the players are good enough, nothing else matters. They will adapt to our tactics, and we will design our playing style around them.“
He specifically mentioned that he wants players who are willing to take on tough opponents. ”For example, when you play at Anfield, Bernabeu, or Camp Nou, you can stand up and say, ‘I will give it my all.’ That’s what a true top player is,” he said.
Although the team failed to win any trophies this season, Guardiola does not believe that failure necessitates change. “Even if you win a game, you can’t stop making adjustments. The world of football is changing every day, and you have to improve every game, every week.”
Bringing in new faces, saying goodbye to old ones
According to media reports, Manchester City is close to signing AC Milan midfielder Tijani Reindes for a transfer fee of approximately €55 million. In addition, Wolves defender Rayan Ait-Nouri is also on the list of potential signings.
In addition to changes in the player lineup, there will also be major changes in the coaching staff. Assistant coach Juanma Lillo, tactical analyst Iñigo Domínguez, and set-piece specialist Carlos Viscens will all be leaving the team. Notably, Pep Lijnders, who previously served as an assistant coach under Jürgen Klopp, will join Manchester City’s coaching staff. He previously coached Red Bull Salzburg.
Speaking about those leaving, Guardiola seemed a little emotional: “They are people I respect and like very much. But this kind of thing has happened frequently over the past 15 years. Some people leave, and new people always come in. Young people come here with enthusiasm and fresh ideas, which is exactly what we need.”
Newcomers bring not only skills, but also energy
For Guardiola, what truly brings about change isn’t another Premier League title or Champions League trophy, but the passionate new faces. “Newcomers bring new energy, which comes from their attitude, their eyes, and every little detail in training. It’s these things that drive us forward.”
He also mentioned that all players who sign before June 10 will be eligible to represent Manchester City in the Club World Cup in the United States. The team will gather on June 9 and then head to Florida to prepare for the tournament. Their first match will be against Vitoria AC in Philadelphia on June 18.
Summary:
This summer, Manchester City will undergo a major overhaul. There will be significant changes in both the squad and the coaching staff. Guardiola hopes to inject new energy into the team by bringing in young, ambitious new players to help Manchester City return to the top next season.
For fans, this could be an exciting new beginning. For Manchester City, it is also a transformative moment that must be faced head-on.
