Pep Guardiola speaks out after rivals Manchester United beat them to the signature of Christiano Ronaldo.
Pep Guardiola insists he so not frustrated that Manchester United beat Manchester City to sign Christiano Ronaldo, and says his return to England is ‘good news’ for the Premier league.
Five-time Ballon d’OR winner Christiano Ronaldo was in advanced talks with Man City after deciding to leave Italian giants Juventus.
Sir Alex Ferguson and a number of Manchester United legends intervened, however, and urged Ronaldo bit to join City instead to make a stunning return to old Trafford.
Guardiola was asked about Manchester city’s failed move for Christiano Ronaldo ahead of his club’s Premier league clash with Arsenal on Saturday and played down the importance of his switch to United.
“Frustrated isn’t the right word, we’ve an exceptional squad,” Guardiola told BT Sport.
“We’re not frustrated, it’s good that a player like Christiano Ronaldo is back in England. It’s good news for the Premier league.”
