The worst-kept secret in football is finally out, with Manchester City confirming Pep Guardiola will arrive at the club this summer.
The Bayern Munich coach had already confirmed he would leave the Bundesliga leaders at the end of the current campaign, and with Manuel Pellegrini confirming his City exit the stage is set for Guardiola to come in.
It was hardly a shock
Breaking news. Manchester City confirm the worst kept secret in football: Pep Guardiola will be their coach next season.
— Gary Lineker (@GaryLineker) February 1, 2016
I know it's the worst kept secret in football, but still pretty cool to think Pep Guardiola will be in the premiership next season
— #hellomynameisCam (@daveycam89) February 1, 2016
But still, City fans were delighted at the news.
Pep 🔥 can't believe it, there seemed a twist in the story but the secret is out and looking forward to see his brand of football #MCFC
— Jordan Wilson (@JordanW91) February 1, 2016
Though many are sad to see their title-winning boss move on.
https://twitter.com/RobPollard_/status/694149089227833344
https://twitter.com/RobPollard_/status/694149747012030465
Thoughts have already turned to next season’s Manchester Derby.
José Mourinho vs Pep Guardiola in Manchester is what football is about. It just needs to happen.
— Liam Canning (@LiamPaulCanning) February 1, 2016
Giggs vs Guardiola
— Daniel Storey (@danielstorey85) February 1, 2016
While there’s always an inevitable backlash as cynicism takes over.
https://twitter.com/TintinnyTins/status/694146902468792320
https://twitter.com/Cosgrove90/status/694151257678831616
Guardiola taking the best career option for his ambitions as a manager. Pathetic.
— Michael Keshani (@MichaelKeshani) February 1, 2016
But the last word goes to this City fan, who has been waiting a while for this moment.
It would be an absolute honour to be the club which Guardiola completely crashes and burns at.
— gaz (@burnagedaydream) August 4, 2015
