Guardiola-Walker fallout revealed in new documentary

A new documentary has shed light on the relationship between Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola and captain Kyle Walker. In the emotionally charged final scenes, Guardiola told his players that he was "incredibly sad" about Walker's request to leave the club for a fresh challenge with AC Milan on loan in January 2025. Guardiola criticized Walker's behavior as a captain, particularly during a loss at Anfield in December 2024, when Walker was responsible for losing the ball to Luis Diaz, leading to a penalty for Liverpool.

The documentary also reveals how close Guardiola came to not renewing his contract with City after a losing streak in 2024, including an incident where he told his team, "Maybe it's over." Despite various challenges, including a divorce and financial turmoil for City, Guardiola won 20 trophies in his 10-year tenure at the Etihad.