This is how Guardiola bid farewell to Klopp: an impeccable speech

The technician of Manchester City, Pep Guardiolahe said he would miss her Jurgen Klopp when the technician Liverpool ending his reign at the end of the season. And the German shocked the football world on Friday when he announced that this would be his last season at the Anfield club, which he joined in 2015 and won a host of trophies.

Asked after his side’s 1-0 FA Cup fourth round win over Tottenham Hotspur if the news came as a surprise, Guardiola said: “Quite a bit, he’s an absolutely incredible manager and I know he’s not “I know him, but he seems like an incredible person. I feel he will be part of us too, because Liverpool were our biggest rivals during his years.”

“Personally, he is my biggest rival since he was at Dortmund and I was at Bayern Munich. We will miss him, personally I will miss him. I am happy because without him I can sleep better the night before play against Liverpool. But I wish him the best,” he joked.

City have competed with Liverpool in some epic title races since Guardiola and Klopp took charge and look set to go head-to-head again this season with the teams in first and second in the standings. “He doesn’t admit it, but he’ll be back,” said Guardiola, whose City are looking for a fourth consecutive league title. “All coaches feel tired when they are many years old, I completely understand it. I felt it at Barcelona.”

Klopp, who won the Champions League, Premier League, Club World Cup, FA Cup, League Cup and Super Cup during his tenure, said he made the decision because his energy for work was waning. “I think the Premier League will miss his charisma, his personality and the way his teams play. It’s always a pleasure to see how positive they are in their approach. They try to win every game. Wish I wish him all the best.” he added.