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Pep Guardiola Threatens to Quit if Manchester City Maintains Large Squad. Pep Guardiola has warned that he will quit as Manchester City manager if the club insists on maintaining a large squad next season. Guardiola expressed his preference for a smaller squad, stating he cannot bear leaving fit players out of matchday squads. Several players, including Abdukodir Khusanov, Savinho, James McAtee, Claudio Echeverri, and Rico Lewis, were excluded from Manchester City's squad against Bournemouth. Guardiola emphasized his commitment to working with a shorter squad, declaring he would "stay" if the club makes the necessary changes. He explained the emotional toll of having players sit in the stands without playing, stating it conflicts with his management philosophy. Despite injury setbacks this season, including the absence of key players like Rodri, Guardiola stressed the need for balance and smaller numbers. Guardiola confirmed that if injuries occur, he would prefer to promote academy players rather than keep a bloated squad. His comments indicate that Manchester City will need to trim its squad before pursuing new signings in the upcoming transfer window. Guardiola admitted that this season, City lost some of its connection and soul due to a lack of balance in the squad. The manager’s strong stance on squad size reveals his desire to maintain a close-knit, cohesive team going forward.
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