Pep Guardiola has dismissed suggestions he could be
in line to replace Rafael Benitez at Real Madrid.
Bayern Munich boss Pep Guardiola has laughed off suggestions
he could replace Rafael Benitez at Real Madrid.
Benitez is under pressure at the Santiago Bernabeu following
their 4-0 Clasico humbling by Barcelona last month while
speculation persists about a difficult working relationship with a
number of the club's senior players, including Cristiano
Ronaldo.
Madrid president Florentino Perez has publicly backed the
former Liverpool and Inter boss but rumours persist that his
days in the Spanish capital could be numbered.
One name that has been thrown up as a potential replacement
is Guardiola, who has yet to commit to extending his Bayern
deal that expires at the end of the season and has also been
linked with Manchester City and Manchester United.
The 44-year-old was quick to dismiss the subject at his Bayern
media conference on Friday, however.
He laughed: "No, no, that would not be good. We would not fit
together.
"No, there is nothing to report for you journalists."
Guardiola enjoyed great success with Madrid's arch-rivals
Barca, winning three La Liga titles, two Copa del Rey crowns,
two Champions Leagues and two FIFA Club World Cup trophies
between 2008 and 2012. He has also been an outspoken
supporter of Catalan independence.
in line to replace Rafael Benitez at Real Madrid.
Bayern Munich boss Pep Guardiola has laughed off suggestions
he could replace Rafael Benitez at Real Madrid.
Benitez is under pressure at the Santiago Bernabeu following
their 4-0 Clasico humbling by Barcelona last month while
speculation persists about a difficult working relationship with a
number of the club's senior players, including Cristiano
Ronaldo.
Madrid president Florentino Perez has publicly backed the
former Liverpool and Inter boss but rumours persist that his
days in the Spanish capital could be numbered.
One name that has been thrown up as a potential replacement
is Guardiola, who has yet to commit to extending his Bayern
deal that expires at the end of the season and has also been
linked with Manchester City and Manchester United.
The 44-year-old was quick to dismiss the subject at his Bayern
media conference on Friday, however.
He laughed: "No, no, that would not be good. We would not fit
together.
"No, there is nothing to report for you journalists."
Guardiola enjoyed great success with Madrid's arch-rivals
Barca, winning three La Liga titles, two Copa del Rey crowns,
two Champions Leagues and two FIFA Club World Cup trophies
between 2008 and 2012. He has also been an outspoken
supporter of Catalan independence.
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