Bayern Munich forward Thomas Muller believes Pep
Guardiola is eager to finish his spell at the Allianz Arena on
a high before he leaves Bavaria at the end of the season.
Guardiola confirmed last month that he will leave the
German champions at the end of his contract in June -
Bayern later appointing Carlo Ancelotti as his successor.
The former Barcelona boss revealed earlier this week that he
wishes to coach in the Premier League when he leaves
Bayern amid speculation over interest from Chelsea,
Manchester United and Manchester City.
With Bayern in the running for Bundesliga, DFB-Pokal and
Champions League success, Muller has backed Guardiola to
keep standards high and not lose his focus.
"We have known for two weeks now that he will go but we
know one thing: Pep will do anything for success," the
Germany international told Bild.
"He does not change his attitude or work ethic. He wants to
be successful. He wants the club to be successful. It would
be very strange if suddenly he no longer did anything for
success.
"That would be crazy. He has done everything from the very
first day here for success and he will do this until the last
day, together with us."
Leaders Bayern sit eight points clear of nearest challengers
Borussia Dortmund in the Bundesliga and take on Bochum
next month in the Pokal quarter-finals.
Guardiola is yet to win the Champions League at Bayern -
having exited in the semi-finals on their previous two
attempts - with Juventus their opponents in the last 16.
As the Spaniard seeks to emulate the treble achieved
by predecessor Jupp Heynckes in 2012-13, Muller said
Bayern's players were not feeling any additional pressure
due to Guardiola's impending exit.
"We want to build on our form in the first round. The
conditions are good and the atmosphere in the team is
excellent," he added.
"We do not feel the pressure of the treble. In Germany we
have always had the biggest pressure and we are
accustomed to this. We want the maximum success
possible, as always. But we also know that this is hard."
Guardiola is eager to finish his spell at the Allianz Arena on
a high before he leaves Bavaria at the end of the season.
Guardiola confirmed last month that he will leave the
Bayern later appointing Carlo Ancelotti as his successor.
The former Barcelona boss revealed earlier this week that he
wishes to coach in the Premier League when he leaves
Bayern amid speculation over interest from Chelsea,
Manchester United and Manchester City.
With Bayern in the running for Bundesliga, DFB-Pokal and
Champions League success, Muller has backed Guardiola to
keep standards high and not lose his focus.
"We have known for two weeks now that he will go but we
know one thing: Pep will do anything for success," the
Germany international told Bild.
"He does not change his attitude or work ethic. He wants to
be successful. He wants the club to be successful. It would
be very strange if suddenly he no longer did anything for
success.
"That would be crazy. He has done everything from the very
first day here for success and he will do this until the last
day, together with us."
Leaders Bayern sit eight points clear of nearest challengers
Borussia Dortmund in the Bundesliga and take on Bochum
next month in the Pokal quarter-finals.
Guardiola is yet to win the Champions League at Bayern -
having exited in the semi-finals on their previous two
attempts - with Juventus their opponents in the last 16.
As the Spaniard seeks to emulate the treble achieved
by predecessor Jupp Heynckes in 2012-13, Muller said
Bayern's players were not feeling any additional pressure
due to Guardiola's impending exit.
"We want to build on our form in the first round. The
conditions are good and the atmosphere in the team is
excellent," he added.
"We do not feel the pressure of the treble. In Germany we
have always had the biggest pressure and we are
accustomed to this. We want the maximum success
possible, as always. But we also know that this is hard."
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