The retired Dutch footballer has voiced his opinion regarding the Catalan mentor’s exit from Barca, stating that his decision to leave was the right one.
Former La Blaugrana player and manager, Johan Cruyff, has expressed that Barcelona’s soon-to-be-former head coach, Pep Guardiola, has made the correct choice by choosing to part ways with the current Spanish champions.
Cruyff is of the opinion that being the head of affairs at the Nou Camp is a very demanding http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Job-c18684 and admitted that he is unable to blame Guardiola for his decision to take a break from football.
It was announced in a press conference this past Friday that the Spanish tactician will not renew his current contract with La Blaugrana.
Guardiola’s contract with the Catalan giants is bound to expire at the end of the current season’s campaign after which the coach will depart from the club.
The 41-year-old’s reign over the current UEFA Champions League title holders will be remembered by many across the world of football as an illustrious period of time in the history of the Catalan outfit.
The man who also represented Barca as a player was named their boss in the summer prior to the start of the 2008-2009 season’s campaign. He came as a replacement for Frank Rijkaard and previously mentored the http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Barcelona-c38604 B team.
Under the management of the Spaniard, the Catalan outfit achieved great success and his first season in charge of the team saw them win 6 titles in one year.
In a total of 4 seasons as the head coach of La Blaugrana, Guardiola led them to triumph in 13 competitions out of a total of 18.
Cruyff believes that the 41-year-old has earned a break from football and hopes that he will return soon.
While talking to reporters, the 65-year-old was quoted as saying:
"I think it's good because it is a consuming task. Work has been done extremely well and it takes strength to continue, especially in a very difficult time because there are changes.”
"Everyone lives as he likes and Guardiola has taken this decision after a lengthy period and now takes a rest and I think it's well deserved."
Barcelona fans have reacted with anguish towards Pep Guardiola’s decision. Will the great Spanish club be able to cope with his absence? Only time will tell.
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