1245:
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Guardiola: "The reason is simple. Four years gets tiring. The new coach will give things I am not able to give any more. "
1245:
GUARDIOLA CONFERENCE
Guardiola: "I want to thank my players who are responsible for everything that has happened here. It has been a great pleasure to train them. I have tried to do my job with a lot of passion."
1245:
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Guardiola: "You can only recover by resting and getting away from everything. It would have been a bad idea to continue. Perhaps it would not have gone wrong but I have the perception that it would. It is my time to go."
1246:
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Guardiola: "I want to thank my players. I have had such a great privilege to train them. Day by day for so many years, my players made it all possible. I am going to recover myself."
1247:
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Guardiola: "When I was appointed, I started jumping like a little kid. To be able to take charge of the 'A' team was unbelievable. Time has taken its toll and I rise each day and don't feel the same. I am going with the understanding that I have done my duty."
1248:
GUARDIOLA CONFERENCE
Guardiola: "This club has a powerful force. It is unstoppable. Whoever will replace me will be able to take it on and do it marvellously."
1250:
GUARDIOLA CONFERENCE
Guardiola is applauded as he finishes his press conference. Barcelona players, including Xavi, Cesc Fabregas and Sergio Busquets, stayed after training to attend and several are in tears as their manager finishes speaking.
