Guardiola, happy for Julián, congratulates Argentina and praises Messi: “The greatest of all time”

After the World Cup, slowly normality begins to return for the European championships, which will resume their activities in a few days. One of the teams that is preparing to return to the ring is Manchester City, which Among its ranks will have the brand new world champion, Giuliano Alvarez.

Pep Guardiola held a press conference this Wednesday and, of course, praised the former River striker: “We are delighted for Julián, he has played a lot, his contribution has been incredible for the team. We have a world champion on our team. You will have one week, ten days off. Lots of matches, lots of tension. He will have a break, maybe before the new year.”

Beyond his joy for Julián, Guardiola extended his congratulations to two other players he has guided throughout his career and to the national team as a whole: “We are incredibly happy for him, congratulations to him and Otamendi, personally to Messi. To Argentina, deserved.”

Pep also took a moment to talk specifically about Lionel Messi, the player he led by the hand when he was at Barcelona. And although he already had it clear in his head, in the light of the latest evidence, he closed the discussion: “Everyone has an opinion but no one can doubt that he stands there as the greatest of all time. For me he is the best, difficult to understand that a player can compete with what he has done. People who have seen Pelé or Di Stéfano or Maradona. Opinions are sentimental, but on the other hand, if he hadn’t won the World Cup, opinion and my opinion would not change. It’s normal for people to depend on you winning or for them to rate you. They are the last cherries of an incredible career.”

More sentences from Guardiola

list: “The World Cup players are in better shape than they were here. Sergio (Gómez), Erling (Haaland), Riyad (Mahrez), Cole (Palmer) are missing a bit. They competed every day and we were on vacation. That’s why it’s so important to keep up.”

Samples: “It’s not the only one, but I recognize it’s the trophy we want. Of course, my tenure here wouldn’t be complete if we don’t win. It’s not the only reason I’m extending my contract. Absolutely not.” I couldn’t live , which means that they have not played in the Champions League in the last 11 months. Of course I’ll do everything during this time we’re together and we’ll try, but we tried first. Of course it is the trophy that we do not have and we try to do it. I have a feeling that “This club, with the people who run it, will reach it sooner or later. We tried in the past, the first season in the round of 16 we were out. We tried with all our might and power. Of course we will try.”

Contract renewal: “Thank you very much for the trust you have in me. It will be difficult to reciprocate the trust you have in me… I have no words to express my gratitude to this club and how much they love me here.”