"I was so happy at Bayern!": Guardiola misses the Bundesliga | OneFootball

Pep Guardiola has won everything there is to win in England with Manchester City – and yet his heart still beats a little for FC Bayern. After the 4-1 victory over Borussia Dortmund in the Champions League, the Spaniard spoke about his past in Germany – and became unexpectedly emotional.

“I miss the Bundesliga too, I was so happy at Bayern Munich,” Guardiola said with a smile. The 53-year-old coached the German record champions between 2013 and 2016, winning the league title three times, the DFB-Pokal twice, the UEFA Super Cup, and the Club World Cup during that period.

“In Munich, people took care of me”

Guardiola looked back on his years in Munich with deep gratitude. “I met incredible people there, of course within the club, but also outside of it. I have amazing memories.”

He especially remembered the mentality in Bavaria and the way the club treated him: “In Munich, people took care of me, and it was so good. Whenever I have time, I always go to Munich because I love that city.”

His praise also extended to the German league itself: “The Bundesliga is a top league – great fans, fantastic atmosphere, and a lot of respect for the sport.”

Guardiola will soon face another German team

Guardiola won’t have to wait long before facing another German club. In the Champions League, Manchester City will play Bayer Leverkusen at the end of November.

“Leverkusen is the next opponent. They have strong players, a strong team. But we’re on a good run – the boys are ready,” said the City coach confidently.

Guardiola has now been at Manchester City for almost ten years, but his connection to Bayern remains. His words show: a part of Pep still feels at home in Munich.

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