‘Maybe they think…’ — Pep Guardiola takes cheeky stance on Omar Berrada’s Man United move

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Published on 2024-01-31 09:00:00

Pep Guardiola, the manager of Manchester City, has commented on the departure of Omar Berrada and the potential impact of his move to Manchester United.

Berrada, who served as the Chief Operating Officer of City Football Group (CFG), will now take on the role of Chief Executive Officer at Manchester United.

This transition has raised concerns among City fans about Berrada bringing his knowledge and secrets of success to their cross-town rivals, United.

Berrada is credited with playing a pivotal role in the commercial and sponsorship deals that have contributed to the growth and success of Manchester City in recent years.

His departure is seen as a significant loss for CFG and a notable gain for Manchester United. However, Guardiola has downplayed the immediate impact that Berrada’s move may have on United’s fortunes.

In a press conference, Guardiola emphasized that success in football is not as simple as clicking one’s fingers, suggesting that Berrada’s influence may not lead to an immediate transformation for United.

Kevin De Bruyne is still in Man City, De Bruyne will play here,” Guardiola said in a recent press conference.

“Erling Haaland will play here. So at the end it’s not simple like that *clicks fingers*, you know that?

“Otherwise, with the power of United, they would’ve done it before. Maybe United thinks with this person everything is going to change, congratulations!

He also acknowledged Berrada’s character and professionalism but expressed uncertainty about the potential outcome of the move.

“So I don’t know what’s going to happen. I don’t know. He’s a lovely person, an incredible character, incredible professional.

“What can I say? But I don’t know whether doing this *clicking fingers* and everything is going to be sorted, and works.

“If this happens, oh my god, they have to make a stand for Omar Berrada in the future, if this happens.”

Despite the concerns surrounding Berrada’s departure, Manchester City currently holds an 11-point lead over Manchester United in the Premier League, and United has not finished above City in the league standings since the 2012/13 season.

Guardiola’s team is now focused on maintaining their lead in the league as they prepare to face Burnley in their upcoming Premier League fixture.

Ultimately, Guardiola’s comments indicate that he is not overly concerned about the impact of Berrada’s move to United, emphasizing that success in football is not solely determined by the actions of individuals, but by the collective efforts and processes within a club.

Time will tell how Berrada’s transition to United will unfold, and whether it will have a significant impact on the competitive landscape of English football.

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