Football news - Pep Guardiola: It's a dream come true to manage in England
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ByEurosport
Updated 05/11/2018 at 07:42 GMT
Pep Guardiola said managing in England is a “dream come true” as he was honoured by the Football Writers’ Association.
Pep Guardiola gestures on the touchline during the English Premier League football match between Manchester City and Southampton at the Etihad Stadium in Manchester.
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The Manchester City manager, fresh from a 6-1 victory over Southampton, was awarded for his side’s Premier League title last season.
Speaking at the ceremony in Manchester, he said: “I’m fortunate to be here in your country, in England.
It’s incredible, it was a dream from a little boy for a young manager to come here to your country and be a manager here. It’s a dream come true.
City won 32 of their 38 games last season, scoring a record 106 goals and amassing a record 100 points.
Guardiola said: “I want to share, of course, this award with the whole Manchester City family because I know it’s a real family.
I know people say we have a lot of money, that’s true, but despite of that it’s incredible the people I’m working with and I’m a lucky guy to be here.
“Thank you so much to make me feel at home in your country here and in Manchester.”
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The 47-year-old also made light of his outfit for the evening – the event’s dress code was lounge suit and Guardiola accepted the award wearing an Icon print jumper.
Pointing to his outfit, he added: “Everyone is so elegant with a suit and tie and I came here with…
“I am a little bit embarrassed, I’m a disaster.
“I didn’t expect how important this event was.”
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