Friday, April 27, 2012
Guardiola quits Barcelona; Vilanova to take over
Barcelona´s coach Josep Guardiola gesturing during the UEFA Champions League semi-final first leg football match between Chelsea and Barcelona at Stamford Bridge in London, England on April 18, 2011.
Barcelona coach Pep Guardiola will leave at the end of this season after deciding not to extend his contract, the club said today. President Sandro Rosell announced the news at a media conference.Guardiola's assistant Tito Vilanova is to take over as Barcelona coach, the club president said.
"Thank you for your work and your love," he said.
Guardiola, who wants to recharge his batteries, added: "I'm sorry for the confusion in recent weeks. I've always wanted short contracts because the demands at Barcelona are so big."
"Thank you for your work and your love," he said.
Guardiola, who wants to recharge his batteries, added: "I'm sorry for the confusion in recent weeks. I've always wanted short contracts because the demands at Barcelona are so big."
"The reason is simple. Four years, that gets everyone tired. The new coach will give things that I can't give anymore."
Barcelona was knocked out of the Champions League as holders by Chelsea in the semi-finals on Tuesday while Real Madrid are likely to steal their La Liga title in the coming weeks.
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