MANCHESTER, England (AP) — Pep Guardiola said he would rather leave Manchester City than have to work with a bloated squad next season. The City manager has begun to rebuild his team after the club’s first trophyless campaign since 2017. But he said Tuesday he had told the club that he will walk away rather than oversee an oversized squad.

Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola has told the club he wants to work with a tighter squad next season as it troubles his "soul" to leave so many players in the stands when everyone is fit. Regular internationals Savinho,

Pep Guardiola has said he will quit as Manchester City manager unless he is given a smaller squad next season.

City’s season unraveled soon after Rodri was ruled out — with the team effectively surrendering the league title before the turn of the year and ending the season without a tr

Manchester City midfielder Rodri made his return on Tuesday after eight months out with a knee injury. Rodri received a standing ovation as he came on to replace Erling Haaland in the 83rd minute of City's 3-1 win against Bournemouth at Etihad Stadium.

It is yet to be confirmed if Rodri will partake in Spain's Nations League semi-final against France on June 5.