Football: My AI System Provides Max-Level Predictions-Chapter 628 - 433: Divine Plot Twist! Coach Pei turned to Manchester United, next season I’ll continue to battle with Guardiola!
Chapter 628: Chapter 433: Divine Plot Twist! Coach Pei turned to Manchester United, next season I’ll continue to battle with Guardiola!
After a dispute, Belada’s idea received support from the leadership of the City Football Group.
Two days later.
The news rocked the football world!
"Bayern Official: Coach Guardiola Resigns"
"As the thrilling 2015-16 season comes to a close, Bayern Munich extends heartfelt thanks to every fan who accompanied the team on this passionate journey!
This season, under Mr. Guardiola’s leadership, the team left many glorious moments on various stages, advancing strongly in the Champions League, showcasing Bayern’s deep heritage and extraordinary strength to the world.
Although we narrowly lost 2-3 to Real Madrid on the stage of the Champions League final and missed the championship trophy, that does not diminish the shining endeavor of the team throughout the season.
Three Bundesliga titles, two FA Cup titles, these are the precious legacies left by Guardiola’s three-year tenure at Bayern.
After careful discussion and amicable communication by the club, we, with great reluctance, officially announce that Mr. Guardiola will step down as the head coach of Bayern Munich at the end of this season.
Mr. Guardiola’s tactical innovations and outstanding achievements on the field are deeply imprinted in the development of the club, and his contributions and efforts are remembered by all in Bayern.
Bayern Munich never stops in its pursuit of excellence; a new glorious Chapter will be unveiled. At this moment, let us once again extend our sincere respect and gratitude to Mr. Guardiola!"
"Manchester City Official: Pellegrini Resigns, Guardiola Appointed as Head Coach"
"The just concluded 2015-16 season is undoubtedly a significant Chapter in Manchester City’s history!
Under the diligent cultivation of Coach Pellegrini, the team won the League, FA Cup, League Cup with three titles and clinched the league title twice in three years, creating numerous glorious moments and injecting strong impetus into the rise of Manchester City. The achievements of Coach Pellegrini are deeply appreciated by the entire club and witnessed by the fans.
After comprehensive evaluation and in-depth consideration, Manchester City Club made the difficult decision: Coach Pellegrini will no longer serve as the team’s head coach, effective immediately.
Making this decision was not easy, and we sincerely appreciate Coach Pei’s past dedication and contribution.
At the same time, Manchester City Football Club also officially announced that former Bayern Munich head coach Josep Guardiola will officially take over the Manchester City helm next season, becoming the new head coach of the team.
Guardiola, renowned in European football for his outstanding tactical insight and rich Champions League experience,
We firmly believe that Guardiola’s arrival will inject new vitality into the team, leading Manchester City on the path to compete for higher honors next season, achieving more glorious results!"
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The saddest person at this moment must be Pellegrini.
On the afternoon of the management’s announcement to dismiss him, the club swiftly announced Guardiola’s joining.
Although the Chilean engineer had vaguely sensed this day would come, when it truly arrived, when the sword of Damocles finally fell, grievances, disappointment, and anger, all sorts of unbearable emotions surged in his heart.
"It’s really shameful! I won two league titles in three years, and a treble this season, and they still fired me, it’s a huge joke!"
Pellegrini felt that the club did not respect him, a traditional old-school coach.
So when the club notified him to return to his office to retrieve his personal belongings, Pellegrini said with indifference:
"Just throw them all away; I don’t want to go back."
Since the season had ended, the players disbanded immediately upon their return to Manchester after the FA Cup;
The Chilean, who coached Manchester City for three years, didn’t even have a chance to say a face-to-face farewell to his disciples he had worked with.
Even the blessing texts sent by key players Kompany, Toure, Tang Long, Ranocchia, Agüero to him could not lift his spirits.
He recalled his days coaching Real Madrid in La Liga, where he was sacked after just one year because he couldn’t compete with Guardiola for the league title that season;
Years later, coming to Manchester City, again dismissed after three years, and once again with a connection to Guardiola!
A fire suddenly ignited in Pellegrini’s heart, wanting to tear Guardiola limb from limb.
"Guardiola, why is it always you?"
After working hard for three years at Manchester City, just because they only made it to the semi-finals of the Champions League, he was left in this condition, filled with grievances in his heart.
"Enough, what good is it to be unwilling? At my age, I’m not competing with those young men in their 40s; I’ll retire!"
Pellegrini smiled helplessly, took out his phone, lay on the sofa, and began to look at the photos of his two grandsons in the album.
What he most wanted to do at the moment was to fly back to his hometown in Chile, enjoy the company of his grandchildren, and spend his remaining years in peace.
At 63, Pellegrini thought of retirement at this moment.
Thinking and thinking, he leaned back on the sofa and fell asleep.
He did not know how long he slept until a ringtone woke him up.
Pellegrini glanced up and found it was Manchester United CEO Woodward.
The two weren’t familiar, having only met at several official meetings organized by UEFA, and politely exchanged phone numbers.
Woodward, once he began speaking, was astonishing!
"Respected Mr. Pellegrini, I feel extremely regretful about your dismissal from Manchester City. However, I now sincerely invite you to replace Van Gaal as our head coach at Manchester United!"
"Ah, Manchester United?"
Pellegrini’s hand shook, nearly dropping his phone; he was clearly caught off guard.
"Yes, would you be interested? We greatly value your rich experience from contending for the Premier League title over the past three years. We also admire your ability to integrate the team. A top coach like you should be making a difference at a top club, which is why we’re inviting you!"
Listening to Woodward’s passionate and determined tone, Pellegrini was moved.
Though he was already financially independent and could retire without any worries about his livelihood;
His career was enviably rich, having coached major clubs like Real Madrid and Manchester City and winning numerous titles, his coaching career can be said to be very fulfilling.
But the opportunity to succeed Van Gaal as Manchester United’s head coach was a significant temptation for Pellegrini, like a giant cake set before him.
During the few seconds of paused phone call, Pellegrini’s mind was working at full speed.
He even thought, at 63 years old, he was considered an aged head coach who had fought all his life; even if Real Madrid and Barça were to invite him at this time, he wouldn’t want to bother.
But it’s Manchester United!
Faced with Manchester United’s invitation, Pellegrini’s mind conjured the image of Guardiola.
He thought: "If I just retire and live in the countryside, wouldn’t that mean I’m admitting I am indeed not as good as Guardiola? Why not switch to a rival club in the same city and next season, face off against this 45-year-old Spaniard in the Premier League?"
Besides, as a professional coach, what matters of same-city rivals, what century-old feuds, that’s between the fans.
Even though he coached Manchester City for three years, personally, Pellegrini didn’t harbor any animosity towards Manchester United.
After much thought, Pellegrini already tacitly agreed to this transaction in his heart.
Yet he remained calm, asking Woodward on the other end softly:
"As you mentioned, there are many coaches who have won league titles, quite a few renowned ones with more than I have, why does Manchester United choose me?"
Woodward laughed heartily and said aloud: "Because you’ve been coaching at Manchester City for three years, no coach at this stage understands this team better than you. The Manchester United management unanimously believes that if we are to compete with Manchester City for the league title next season, and want to avenge the 1-7 history, you are the most suitable person for Manchester United!"
Pellegrini nodded, saying: "Okay, I agree! But, I have a condition which I hope you meet."
"Say it; as long as it’s within the club’s capability, we will certainly meet it!"
Pellegrini probed: "Can you help bring Tang to Manchester United as well? I wish to continue coaching him next season."
The other end of the phone fell into an extended silence.
Woodward evidently experienced significant struggle, after a while, he replied:
"All right! We will exert maximum effort to try, where there’s a will, there’s a way, and nothing is impossible!"
Pellegrini laughed: "With your words, I am very satisfied. Tang won’t leave, but I need to maintain absolute authority in transfer matters, which Manchester City didn’t fulfill."
Greenwood said: "No problem! Here, you are not the coach; you are the manager. All Manchester United head coaches have been like this; it’s our tradition."
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"Manchester United Official Announcement: Van Gaal Departs, Pellegrini Becomes Head Coach of Manchester United"
This news, once released, made the football world explode!
-[Whoa! Reemployment right after dismissal, so quickly?]
-[Pellegrini is determined to stand against Guardiola to the end!]
-[In my impression, a coach switching immediately to a city rival after dismissal hasn’t happened before, this sets a precedent!]
-[Coach Pei indeed has capabilities, two league titles in three years. How many years has Manchester United gone without a league title?]
-[Guardiola’s three-year tenure at Bayern ended, Pellegrini’s also three years, Van Gaal too; is this the trend in the coaching circle now?]
-[Manchester United’s deal is astute; Pellegrini will surely bring his full ambitions to the Red Devils, and he wants to prove himself no inferior to Guardiola!]
-[Compared to Van Gaal, Pellegrini manages the locker room better; he can surely unite Icardi and De Bruyne again.]
-[Manchester United’s lineup isn’t weaker than Manchester City. With a new head coach, next season’s Premier League contest will be exciting!]
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