Former Barcelona manager Pep Guardiola has opened up about recent rumours doing rounds in the press that he could be headed for a return to the Nou Camp as Luis Enrique's replacement. Enrique has been having a difficult time at the club most recently in the Champions League last 16 when his men went down 4-0 to PSG in France in the first leg. Back in Catalonia, they are struggling to catch up with league leaders Real Madrid in the race for the league title.
But Los Blaugrana could end the season with at least one title if they beat Deportivo Alaves in the final of the Copa del Rey on May 27. Even if they win this cup for a record 29th time, it may not be good enough to prevent the departure of Lucho.
Pep, currently at Man City, has emerged as a possible returnee at the Nou Camp. This also includes Ronald Koeman of Everton. Speaking of the rumours, Pep said this before Man City's FA Cup clash with Huddersfield Town.
"I will never go back to Barcelona to be coach there. My period there is gone.
"In Spain, we play two games. I prefer that situation.
"Maybe for the amount of games played, extra-time and penalties would be good.
"But OK, I'm not here to decide the rules of how we play the competition, I'm here to play the competition in the way that the chairmen and the important people decide. I prefer the quality over the quantity. Not only here in England, all around the world. It's a big mistake, so many games."
