Pep Guardiola tells Man City: Give me a smaller squad or I'll quit

Pep Guardiola has decided to leave Manchester City ahead of the 2023-24 campaign due to his preference for managing a leaner squad. After a season marked by trophylessness since 2017, Guardiola expressed his frustration over an oversized squad and made difficult selections, including James McAtee, Savinho, and Rico Lewis, during key games. The manager highlighted his resolve to keep the team smaller due to injuries like Rodri's knee surgery this season and has already hinted at major signings in the off-season while ensuring squad depth with Academy players.