Pellegrini Makes a Shock Move to Manchester United-Next Season, I'll Keep Battling Guardiola!
After some debate, Berrada's idea received support from the City Football Group's top leaders.
Two days later.
The news has set the football world ablaze!
Bayern official announcement: Head coach Guardiola resigns.
"As the exciting 2015-16 season comes to a close, Bayern Munich Football Club sincerely thanks every fan who has accompanied the team through this thrilling journey!"
This season, under Guardiola's leadership, the team has created many wonderful moments on various stages, and has made great strides in the UEFA Champions League, allowing the world to witness Bayern's profound heritage and extraordinary strength.
Although we ultimately lost 2-3 to Real Madrid in the UEFA Champions League final, missing out on the trophy, this will not overshadow the team's hard work and determination throughout the season.
Three Bundesliga titles and two FA Cup titles are the valuable assets Guardiola left behind after three years of coaching Bayern.
After careful consideration and friendly communication by the club, we hereby announce with great reluctance that Mr. Guardiola will step down as head coach of Bayern Munich at the end of this season.
The tactical innovations and outstanding achievements that Mr. Guardiola brought to Bayern have been deeply imprinted on the club's development trajectory, and his contributions and dedication are remembered by all Bayern members.
Bayern Munich never ceases its pursuit of excellence, and the future is sure to usher in a new chapter of glory. At this moment, let us once again express our sincere respect and gratitude to Mr. Guardiola!
Manchester City Official Announcement: Pellegrini Steps Down, Guardiola Appointed Manager
"The recently concluded 2015-16 season was undoubtedly a glorious chapter in Manchester City's history!"
Under Pellegrini's meticulous guidance, the team won the league, FA Cup, and League Cup titles, including two league titles in three years, creating countless glorious moments and injecting strong momentum into Manchester City's rise. The club is deeply grateful for Pellegrini's achievements, which are also evident to the fans.
After careful consideration and thorough deliberation, Manchester City has made the difficult decision that Pellegrini will no longer serve as the team's head coach, effective immediately.
Making this decision was by no means easy, and we are sincerely grateful for Coach Pei's past efforts and dedication.
At the same time, Manchester City Football Club officially announced that former Bayern Munich coach Josep Guardiola will officially take over the reins of Manchester City next season and become the team's new head coach.
Guardiola enjoys a high reputation in Europe football for his excellent tactical vision and extensive UEFA Champions League experience.
We firmly believe that Guardiola's arrival will inject new vitality into the team, leading Manchester City to even greater achievements in their quest for higher honors next season!
The person most heartbroken at this moment is undoubtedly Pellegrini.
On the afternoon that the management announced his dismissal, the club swiftly announced Guardiola's signing.
Although the Chilean Engineer had a vague premonition that this day would come, when it actually arrived, when the sword of Chris hanging over his head finally fell, a torrent of unbearable emotions—resentment, frustration, and anger—overwhelmed him.
"What a disgrace! I won two league titles in three years, and even the treble this season, and they still fired me! What a joke!"
Pellegrini felt that the club did not respect him as a traditional, old-school coach.
So when the club notified him to return to his office to retrieve his personal belongings, Pellegrini nonchalantly replied:
"You've all been lost, I don't want to go back."
Since the season had ended, the players dispersed after returning to Manchester City from the FA Cup.
The Chile, who spent three years at Manchester City, didn't even have the chance to say goodbye to his former players face-to-face.
The text messages of well wishes sent to him by several key players in the team, including Kompany, Toure, Tang Long, Ranocchia, and Agüero, did little to improve his mood.
Then I recalled my time coaching Real Madrid in La Liga, where I was dismissed after only one year because I couldn't compete with Guardiola for the league title that season.
Several years later, he came to Manchester City, but was dismissed after three years in charge, and this time it was also related to Guardiola!
A sudden fire ignited in Pellegrini's heart, and he wished he could tear Guardiola to pieces.
"Guardiola, why is it always you!"
After working hard for Manchester City for three years, Pellegrini was left with this fate because the team only reached the UEFA Champions League semi-finals. He was filled with resentment.
"So be it. What can I do if I'm unwilling? I'm too old for that. I'm not going to compete with those 40-somethings anymore. I'll just retire!"
Pellegrini smiled helplessly, took out his phone, lay down on the sofa, and began to look through the photos of his two grandsons in the album.
Right now, all he wants to do is fly back to his hometown in Chile, enjoy his grandchildren, and live out his remaining years in peace.
At this moment, 63-year-old Pellegrini was contemplating retirement.
As I was thinking, I leaned back on the sofa and fell asleep.
He didn't know how much time had passed when a cell phone rang, waking him up.
Pellegrini glanced at it and saw it was Manchester United's CEO, Woodward.
The two were not familiar with each other, having only met a few times at official UEFA meetings and exchanged phone numbers politely.
Woodward's opening remarks were earth-shattering!
"Dear Mr. Pellegrini, I am very sorry to hear about your dismissal from Manchester City. However, I now sincerely invite you to replace Van Gaal as the manager of Manchester United!"
"Oh, Manchester United?"
Pellegrini's hand trembled, and he almost dropped his phone, clearly not having recovered from the shock.
"Yes, would you like to come? We highly value your extensive experience in winning the Premier League title over the past three years, and we also admire your ability to integrate a team. A top-class manager like you should play a significant role in a top team, which is why we are inviting you!"
Hearing Woodward's passionate yet firm tone, Pellegrini was moved.
Although he is already financially independent and could live a comfortable life even after retirement;
His professional career is also extremely rich, having coached big clubs such as Real Madrid and Manchester City, and won numerous championships. It can be said that his coaching career has been very successful.
However, the opportunity to succeed Van Gaal as Manchester United manager was a considerable temptation for Pellegrini, like a huge cake placed in front of him.
During the few seconds of pause after answering the phone, Pellegrini's mind raced.
He even thought that he was already 63 years old, considered an elderly head coach, and had dedicated his entire life to the sport. Even if Real Madrid and Barca invited him now, he didn't want to go through the hassle of trying again.
But it had to be Manchester United!
When faced with Manchester United's invitation, Pellegrini's mind conjured up the image of Guardiola.
He thought to himself, "If I were to leave and retire to the countryside, wouldn't that be admitting that I am indeed inferior to Guardiola? Why not join our city rivals and challenge this 45-year-old Espanyol in the Premier League next season?"
Besides, I'm a professional coach. What city rivals or centuries-old feuds are matters between the fans.
Although Pellegrini managed Manchester City for three years, he personally did not harbor any hatred towards Manchester United.
After much deliberation, Pellegrini had already tacitly approved the deal in his heart.
However, he remained calm and asked Woodward on the other end of the phone in a low voice:
"As you said, there are many coaches who have won league titles, and many famous coaches have won more league titles than me. Why would Manchester United choose me?"
Woodward laughed heartily and said loudly, "Because you've managed Manchester City for three years, no coach knows this team better than you at this stage. The Manchester United management unanimously believes that if we want to compete with Manchester City for the league title next season and want to avenge the 1-7 defeat in history, you are the most suitable person for Manchester United!"
Pellegrini nodded and said, "Alright, I agree! However, I have one condition, and I hope you will meet it."
"You said that as long as it's within the club's capabilities, we will definitely fulfill your request!"
Pellegrini tentatively asked, "Could you help me bring Don to Manchester United? I'd like to continue coaching him next season."
A long silence fell on the other end of the phone.
Woodward had clearly struggled with the situation, and after a moment, he replied:
"Sure! We'll do our best to try. Where there's a will, there's a way; nothing is impossible!"
Pellegrini laughed and said, "I'm very satisfied with what you said. Tang won't leave, but I need to maintain absolute control over transfers, which is something Manchester City hasn't given me."
Greenwood said, "No problem. Here, you're not the coach, you're the manager. That's how it's always been with Manchester United managers. It's our tradition."
Manchester United officially announces: Van Gaal steps down, Pellegrini appointed as Manchester United manager.
The moment this news was released, the football world was in complete uproar!
[Holy crap! Laid-off workers finding new jobs so quickly?!]
Pellegrini is determined to fight Guardiola to the bitter end!
-[To my knowledge, I've never seen a coach go straight to their city rivals after class. This sets a precedent!]
-[Pellegrini is still capable; two league titles in three years. How many years has Manchester United gone without a league title?]
-[Guardiola left Bayern after three years, Pellegrini also left after three, Van Gaal also left after three. Is it now fashionable in the coaching world to use three-year contracts?]
Manchester United made a brilliant move; Pellegrini will undoubtedly come to the Red Devils with great ambition, wanting to prove he's no less capable than Guardiola!
Compared to Van Gaal, Pellegrini is better at calming the locker room; he will surely be able to reunite Icardi and De Bruyne.
Manchester United's squad is already no weaker than Manchester City's. With a new manager, next season's Premier League competition will be quite exciting!