The technical director of Manchester City, Pep Guardiola, did not miss the opportunity to show his respect for the Argentine César Luis Menotti, who died last weekendwho has been a source of inspiration throughout the Spaniard’s career as technical director.
With a letter published this Monday in the Argentine newspaper Olé, Pep Guardiola He wanted to pay a heartfelt tribute to “Flaco” Menotti, who was responsible for leading the Argentina National Team to win the World Cup organized by the South American country in 1978.
“I feel great sadness because someone with whom I have shared no less than 30 hours of wonderful conversation in the four times I visited Argentina has left. For me he was a genius because of his idea. “He was the greatest seducer of Argentine football.”wrote the coach, remembering the Argentine’s qualities.
“Listening to him was a lesson. Caesar was everything… Wit, education, intelligence. He made his words his poetry and was always faithful to his convictions. Style is non-negotiable, he always said “added Guardiola who in his time at FC Barcelona, Bayern Munich and now Manchester City always tries to apply it.
The Spanish strategist who has just won the treble last season with the Citizens by winning the Premier League, the FA Cup and the Champions League, also recalled what it was like the last time he had the opportunity to meet the Argentine who died on Sunday at 85 years in Buenos Aires.
“The last time I visited Argentina, in March 2018, we had another wonderful, long, fun dinner… With all the football nuances that I am passionate about. “I just wanted to hear it.”wrote Pep Guardiola in part of his farewell letter to César Luis Menotti.
A mutual admiration
The Argentine César Luis Menotti, on several occasions when he had the opportunity, spoke wonders about Pep Guardiola, whom he considered a great technical director who was able to mark an era with FC Barcelona, managing to be “envied” by almost all the coaches.
“Guardiola’s FC Barcelona, which was the most perfect thing I saw. 99.9 percent of coaches live envying his game. “Everyone would like to be Guardiola but most don’t know how to do it.”the newspaper Olé reviewed an interview granted at some point by the recently deceased strategist.
“Guardiola’s thing goes beyond what he says: play, play, play. It is a product of training, of clear ideas, of knowing how to make yourself understood and gain followers. At Barça there is no absolute freedom but rather rules that allow the players to be very free and very happy.”“Flaco” would also have assured.
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