Guardiola-Walker fallout revealed in new documentary

A new Amazon Prime documentary series chronicles Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola's final two years at the club, revealing the emotional fallout between the Spanish manager and captain Kyle Walker.

In one poignant scene, Guardiola tells his players, "I'm incredibly sad that Kyle asked to leave." He adds, "You cannot behave the way Walker did. As a captain, you cannot behave the way he has." A later argument between the pair is captured on camera, with Walker losing the ball to Luis Diaz before scoring a penalty to win the match. Guardiola berates his captain, saying, "Kyle has to know that if you lose the ball, it's a goal."

The documentary also shows Guardiola's emotional breakdown after a series of poor results in 2024-25. He admits to his team, "If I'm a problem, you have to tell me," and later reveals to director Kevin Macdonald that he contemplated leaving the club after four consecutive defeats.

Guardiola's personal life was in turmoil during this time as he went through a divorce. His mental state was questioned after appearing on camera with scratches on his head and nose during a Champions League match in November 2024. Despite signing a contract extension, Guardiola admitted to his manager that he had come close to not renewing his deal.

The series highlights Guardiola's intense nature and his often emotional speeches to his team. He warns them they may get a new manager if performances do not improve and insists on hugging his players before matches. Guardiola stepped down as City manager at the end of the 2025-26 season, having won 20 trophies in 10 years at the Etihad.