Tijjani Reijnders discusses Pep Guardiola's departure from Manchester City
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 9, 2026, 7:00 AM
Last updated Jun 9, 2026
Tijjani Reijnders, currently preparing for the 2026 FIFA World Cup with the Netherlands, shared insights into Pep Guardiola's exit from Manchester City. Guardiola, who led the club for a decade, won 20 trophies but stepped down after experiencing a change in energy levels. Reijnders noted that Guardiola no longer wanted to disappoint players not selected for matches. City managed to secure the Carabao Cup and FA Cup in Guardiola's final season despite not winning the Premier League, which went to Arsenal. Reijnders, an unused substitute in many matches, expressed understanding of Guardiola's decision and remarked on the coach's intense approach to managing player performance.
- •Guardiola left Manchester City after winning 20 trophies in 10 years.
- •City won both the Carabao Cup and FA Cup in his last season.
- •Reijnders commended Guardiola's coaching intensity.
- •Guardiola felt he could no longer meet player expectations.
- •Reijnders is preparing for the World Cup with the Netherlands.
- 7:00 AMYahoo Sports — Tijjani Reijnders reveals real reason why Pep Guardiola left Manchester City after illustrious decade
"Tijjani Reijnders waxes lyrical of Pep Guardiola after just one season with the Catalan coachGuardiola ended Etihad Stadium tenure with Carabao Cup & FA Cup glory despite missing out on Premier League...
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