Source: TODAY
Arjen Robben says there have been no discussions between himself and
Bayern Munich coach Pep Guardiola over a move to Manchester City next
season.
Guardiola was confirmed at the start of this month as the
man to replace Manuel Pellegrini at City ahead of the 2016-2017 campaign
and speculation immediately appeared suggesting some Bayern players
will follow him.
Robert Lewandowski and Robben were two names
linked with the Premier League side, but the Netherlands international
insists no talks have taken place.
“No, he didn’t ask me to join
him on his way to Manchester City,” he told Metro. “I don’t think he
would do that. Not with me and not with other players either.
Robben admitted he will miss working for the former Barcelona coach,
though, and credited Guardiola with making him a better player.
He
added: “I’m actually not really thinking about Guardiola’s departure
yet. It’s still too nice to work with him on the pitch to think about
his departure.
“In the next few months, I want to enjoy working
with him. Hopefully we can say goodbye to him by winning multiple
trophies. He is an amazing coach.
“What I will miss the most from Guardiola? His obsession for the game
and his knowledge which makes you a better football player. I’ve been
playing football for a while, but Guardiola really made me a better
player.
“I was 29 when I started working with him, so I wasn’t
very young anymore. But if you see which kind of steps I made thanks to
him … it shows you what he is capable of doing.”
No comments:
Post a Comment