Pep Guardiola has named Sir Alex Ferguson as the best-ever manager in the history of football.
Guardiola snubbed several legendary names, including Carlo Ancelotti, Arsene Wenger, and Jose Mourinho, amongst others.
Pep Guardiola Answers Question Regarding Who The Greatest Football Manager Ever Is?
Questioned in presser on the best Premier League manager in football history ahead of Manchester City’s clash with Wolves on Sunday, October 20, 2024, Pep Guardiola said:
“In this country and all around the world, Sir Alex Ferguson is the best. Being close to one of the most important managers of all time is an incredible honor for me…”
Managers With The Most Premier League Titles
Guardiola is the 2nd most successful manager in Premier League history, having claimed 5 league titles since he became boss of the Cityzens in 2016.
Sir Alex Ferguson has won the most titles in the English top-flight (13), and he is also the most successful manager in football history.
Interestingly, the duo of Arsene Wenger and Jose Mourinho have both claimed 3 Premier League titles each.
Is Pep Guardiola Keen On Becoming The Greatest Football Manager Ever?
Before Pep Guardiola made the aforementioned comments, the journalist who questioned him pointed out that the longer he remains at Manchester City, it could help forge a legacy where he would become the greatest manager in football history.
He asked Guardiola if he was motivated by the desire to become one of the greatest in history and the Spaniard responded:
“No… I want to be happy every day when I come. I don’t do it to…Of course, we win titles, and that gives you a chance to have the job; it’s only we give it to you, but it’s not a pleasure, honestly.”
Pep Guardiola
Pep Guardiola has managed some top teams in European football, including Barcelona, Bayern Munich, and currently Manchester.
He has claimed several major honors, including 3 UEFA Champions League titles, 4 FIFA Club World Cups, and 4 UEFA Super Cups.
Guardiola is also considered to be one of the greatest managers of all time due to the success he has achieved for nearly 2 decades.
Sir Alex Ferguson
Pep Guardiola’s stance on Sir Alex Ferguson being the greatest manager ever is coming less than a week after the Scotsman was relieved of his position as global ambassador of Manchester United.
Ferguson became a global ambassador for Manchester United in October 2013 and received £2.16m annually for his services.
The 82-year-old became manager of Manchester United in 1986, and he guided the team to several honors, including; 13 Premier League titles, 2 UEFA Champions League, 5 FA Cups, and 1 FIFA Club World Cup, amongst others, before retiring in 2013.
Manchester City
Pep Guardiola’s side return to action on Sunday, October 20, 2024, visiting the Molineux to play Wolverhampton Wanderers.
The Cityzens remain unbeaten after 7 league matches, and victory against Wolves could see them momentarily head to the summit of the Premier League table, pending the result of the game between Liverpool and Chelsea by 04:30 PM on Sunday, October 20, 2024.
Despite the absence of key players in their set-up, Manchester City have still managed to keep their unbeaten status in the Premier League and they are aiming to rule the division for the 5th consecutive season.
