Guardiola noted that his strict adherence to his tactical beliefs often guided his firm management style, even when it resulted in unfair treatment of certain players.
“Sometimes I am not fair enough,” he said.
The club administration fully backed the decision at the time, driven by certainty regarding the tactical direction.
“I regret it for the time. In that moment, I am always stubborn in my decisions, when I believe in that.
When I have doubts, I talk with people, but I was sure 100 per cent that we have to do it that way.
The club supported me with that,” Guardiola said.
Following his confirmed exit from Manchester City, Guardiola outlined his immediate plans: a break from management and a new role with the club's foundation.
“Rest, no plans to train [as a manager] for a while. Otherwise I would be here!”
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he said.
