Guardiola 'quit 100 times' at Man City
June 4, 2026 · 12:00 1 min read 4 views
Khaldoon al-Mubarak draws parallels between Guardiola and The Boy Who Cried Wolf, suggesting the manager's frequent threats to quit were empty. He claimed Guardiola 'quit 100 times' as Manchester City manager, a period that saw him lead the club to 17 major honours before departing last month.
Guardiola initially signed a three-year deal and agreed four extensions – in 2018, 2020, 2022 and 2024 – though he was hesitant each time, with Mubarak playing a key role in keeping him at City. Mubarak, who refers to himself as Guardiola's 'psychiatrist', was instrumental in persuading the manager to stay despite his reservations.
Guardiola initially signed a three-year deal and agreed four extensions – in 2018, 2020, 2022 and 2024 – though he was hesitant each time, with Mubarak playing a key role in keeping him at City. Mubarak, who refers to himself as Guardiola's 'psychiatrist', was instrumental in persuading the manager to stay despite his reservations.