Pep Guardiola's emotional words on Begiristain's departure... with a 'smell' of farewell?

Txiki Begiristain's departure from Manchester City at the end of the season has shaken the foundations of the 'skyblue' club. Days after the decision of the club's current sporting director, Pep Guardiola, was announced, he spoke to the media and spoke out on the matter, 'taking advantage' of the opportunity, in addition, to leave his future in the dugout at the Etihad Stadium up in the air again.

"A part of me is leaving. A friend is leaving, the architect of one of the best teams in history at Barcelona and then what he did here. I have known about his departure for a long time, and I know that he is very grateful for his time here"

"I will miss him for his confidence, for the balance he has given me. When things were not going well and I wanted to destroy everything, he always told me to stay calm. He helped me a lot at Barcelona and here. Even so, the club is very well structured, we have to move forward," said the man from Sampedor regarding Begiristain's farewell, acknowledging that the duo was sustained in Manchester by the titles won in the last 8 years.

Will Pep continue at City?

The departure of his 'right-hand man' at the 'Citizen' team has triggered rumours about his departure in the summer of 2025. However, and as is usual when asked about this subject, Pep 'played' the distraction and left his future up in the air.

"I have not yet made a decision about my future at City. When I do, I will let you know. There is not much more I can say, what worries me most now is the game against Wolves," he concluded forcefully. However, he stressed again that he would like to coach a national team, although the England option has been ruled out after the hiring of Thomas Tuchel.