Speaking candidly, Guardiola said:
“I told the club I don't want a big squad. I don’t want to put five, six players in the tribune, I don't want that. I will quit.”
The Spaniard, who has enjoyed tremendous success at City, emphasized the emotional toll of sidelining players who don't make the matchday squad.
“If they don't make a short squad, I will not stay. It's impossible for my soul to put players in the tribune and cannot play.”
The statement adds a layer of uncertainty around Guardiola’s long-term future at the Etihad, as discussions around squad planning for next season intensify.