Overview

• Pep Guardiola said his time at FC Barcelona “is over forever,” ruling out any return in any capacity
• He plans to honour his Manchester City contract through 2027 then pause his career indefinitely to focus on himself
• He reflected on last season’s unprecedented 13–14 match winless streak at City, calling it a healthy corrective to prolonged success
• He described the intense scrutiny faced in elite management, recalling away crowds chanting “You’ll be sacked in the morning” for months
• He advised allowing emerging stars like Barcelona’s Lamine Yamal to forge their own careers without premature Messi comparisons