He ended his four-year Barcelona stint in 2012 with 14 honours, a club record. After a sabbatical period, Bayern Munich announced Guardiola would join the club as manager in 2013.

When did Guardiola leave Barca?

“I left Barcelona because I was worn out. I explained how I felt to the president in October 2011. There was no change of heart after that. So it would have made no sense at all for me to start changing the squad.

Why did Guardiola leave Barcelona?

Could Pep establish a dynasty at City? ... Guardiola left Barcelona after becoming worn out by the cut-throat club politics, and at Bayern he did not like the constant commentary provided by influential club legends, inside and outside the club.