It was an absolute stunning decision made by Pep Guardiola,the greatest coach ever in Barcelona history,to step in as the manager of Bayern Munich and be the successor of 67 -year old Jyupp Heynckes.Now that Bayern has been crowned the Bundes Liga title for the 23rd time,many sources give out the verdict that Pep’s job at Munich is quite easy and that it would be similar to be playing a game of FIFA in amateur mode.The tussle for his signing made the World’s most wanted manager.
Initially,it was proposed Pep would switch a move to the Premier League,but he proved all analysts and critics wrong by joining the Bavarian giants on 16th January 2013.
‘I can imagine that he was overwhelmed by offers.I have to congratulate Bayern for bringing in Guardiola.’-Beckenbauer
An average of 42000 fans watch each game in the German League and enjoy the lowest ticket prices with the highest average attendance of Europe’s five major leagues,so definetely Pep’s presence will certainly influence as well as boost the status of the League.The tussle for his signature made him the World’s most wanted manager.
Bayern Munich chairman Rummenigge said that Pep turned away from big money from other tops clubs just to join Bayern Munich. “If it were purely down to money, then Bayern would have had no chance,I think he was impressed with our overall concept.”- Rummenigge
1.)The the actual reason why he took over in charge is actually quite simple and logical,Bayern Munchen are the only side that play and adopt a passing strategy similar to Barca,based on possession oriented football.
2.)Just like Barca,Bayern have a lot of options in attack and midfield to win a major title.
3.)Unlike Barca ,who spent just an average of 50 million Euros in the transfer market,Bayern are financially sound as well as stable. Pep Guardiola has been given £240million to revamp and rejuvenate his Bayern Munich squad next season and rumour’s state that his No.1 target is Liverpool striker Luis Suarez.
4.)Pep wanted to manage a team where there was good atmosphere,good infrastructure,a team ready to bag titles,passionate fans and a club philosophy.
5.)Pep’s decision to choose Bayern was more of an act of Romanticism and a love story.The club had great history with a stadium with thousands of tales to tell and is a witness of classic encounters.It was also the same club which shared it’s history with President Hoeness,Karl-Heinz Rummenigge and German legend Franz Beckenbauer.
6.)Guardiola might have seen in Munich a tough challenge to overcome and also bring reputation and give German football the recognition it truly deserves.
Although,Bayern has no Messi like player, Pep could use services of Ribery, Robben, Gomez, Lahm, Neuer for recapturing the lost glory days.Twice had Bayern entered into the Champions League finals and twice had they lost.Does this prove Jyupp Henyckes is unsuccessful?.Well,one has to say,it’s time for someone better and brighter to take his role and win a major title for the club.Sources say all these months Pep must have been spending his time studying the game of Bayern as well as influence and danger the other teams can cause.Certainly,without doubt,more world class players would love to sign for Bayern once he becomes incharge..The boom the Bundes Liga will expect once the Spaniard takes in charge will be attractive.World’s famous fast food chain has honored Pep by making a sandwich named “The hot Pep Guardionator”.
But the only question that arises now is will the ex-Barca coach be able to produce the success he tasted during his spell of 4 years at Barca,with his vision of beautiful”tiki-taka” and win 14 trophies with Bayern Munich?Well,only time will tell when he joins the Bayern office on July 1.
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