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Published on 2024-02-21 19:00:00
Former Manchester United legend Wayne Rooney has expressed his willingness to join Manchester City if given the opportunity to work alongside manager Pep Guardiola. Rooney, who was recently sacked by Birmingham City, is keen to return to football management but is open to the idea of being an assistant to an elite level coach.
During a conversation with Gary Neville, Roy Keane, Jamie Carragher, and Jill Scott on The Overlap’s ‘Stick To Football’ podcast, Rooney admitted that if Guardiola were to ask him to be his assistant, he would “walk there” to Manchester City. He pointed to Mikel Arteta’s success at Arsenal as evidence of the benefits of working under Guardiola, emphasizing the importance of learning from one of the best managers in the game.
Rooney praised Guardiola’s ability to continually adapt and make subtle changes to his tactics, which has had a significant influence on the way other teams are playing. He also noted the hard work and dedication of Guardiola’s teams, admiring their relentless work ethic on the field.
Guardiola’s coaching staff has seen several departures over the years, with Mikel Arteta and Enzo Maresca among those who have moved on to other clubs. Players who have worked under Guardiola, such as Vincent Kompany, have also gone on to have successful careers in management.
Rooney’s willingness to join Manchester City as an assistant reflects his admiration for Guardiola and the opportunity to learn from one of the most respected managers in the game. Despite his desire to return to football management, he is open to the idea of serving as an assistant to an elite level coach, acknowledging the potential benefits of such an opportunity.
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