Overview

• In an interview on El Chiringuito, the United States coach said his bond with Espanyol is “total” and described the club as “much more Catalan” than Barça.
• He ruled out ever coaching Barcelona, saying he would go to his farm before taking the job.
• He criticized the “more than a club” slogan, asking if it implies indoctrinating children, while acknowledging Barça as a great club but rejecting its marketing pitch.
• He recounted past chances to join Real Madrid as a player and as Tottenham manager, noting he had pledged to Daniel Levy to stay until the new stadium was finished and would have gone if Levy approved.
• He left the door open to a future Madrid role, saying “nunca es tarde si la dicha es buena.”