Guardiola: “I understand Xavi, the pressure in Barcelona is unparalleled.”

Pep denied that he spoke with Xavi after he announced his intention to leave Barcelona at the end of the current season

Pep GuardiolaTechnical Manchester city, He confirmed that he understood the decision Xavi Hernandez to leave Barcelona At the end of the season, he added that the pressure this club is under “cannot be compared to anywhere else.”

The Catalan coach spoke to the media on Tuesday before the match Premier League Against Burnley, he was asked about the difference between the pressure the coach is exposed to in Spain and in England.

He said: “We cannot compare the pressure in Spain and in England, it is 1,000 times higher and more difficult.” Guardiolawho left Barcelona After four years, he was exhausted by competing with… real madrid By Jose Mourinho.

“This is different. For coaches, it's a place I'm happy to be in. Yes, there are many matches, and six press conferences a week, but the pressure in Barcelona cannot be compared to anywhere else.”

Guardiola He denied having spoken to him Xavi After he announced his intention to leave Barcelona At the end of the season, but he confirmed that he completely understood him.