What will happen with Pep Guardiola after his departure from Catalunya!

It was a dim day for soccer fans and critics all over, as Pep Guardiola announced his official resignation from the Barcelona franchise that he has made so successful and world renowned.  Pep started in 2009, when the franchise was in a shambles after Ronaldhino's departure to Italian nemesis AC Milan and it seemed as though the club would drown in a lake of doubt and uncertainty as many clubs do after a player of Ronaldhino's stature leaves.  It is a trend that occurs as often as the rain in England.  For instance, after Zinedine Zidane left Real Madrid, the franchise almost took five years to climb its way back to the top of the Spanish Primera's league table. 


Pep injected a different type of strategy into a club with a very bland past such as his abolition of the central midfielder in the formation and his unorthodox formations such as the 4-2-4-1. 


Pep managed to pick the club up from the basements of the football world into the elite of FIFA.  His accomplishments are truly remarkable.  Pep lifted 13 trophies including three Champions League wins and three Spainish Primera league titles.  Pep made a timid 21 year old Messi into an ineluctable attacker who became as confident as a college jock.  Pep helped Messi on and off the field and managed to conserve Messi's humble attitude, even with the never-ending spotlight being shined on the Argentinian.


His adieu to the game brought tears to the Catalonians eyes and surprised many people.  The move illustrates Pep's need for perfection and impulsiveness.  It is rare that you see such a successful Coach leave a club because of a second place finish and a Champions League elimination, many managers just dream to get into the Champions League.


Pep said in an interview that "Every day during four years, the demands are very high, the pressure, the necessary energy to push the players and enjoy it," said the 41-year-old Guardiola, a former Barcelona midfielder. "I need to rest and move away."  There is no doubt that Barcelona fans are without a doubt the most demanding soccer fans in the world.  They expect greatness for their beloved club and anything that does not meet their god-like requirements is a worry to them.  Pep delivered under the pressure, but it is understandable that he needs some time to get away from Camp Nou and its absurdity.


In December 2011, rumours had surfaced that Pep Guardiola would replace Portuguese manager, André Villa, after his atrocious stint with Chelsea.  Chelsea decided to hire Italian international, Roberto Di Matteo, to take the reins of this mule-like franchise and its capricious squad with the likes of Didier Drogba, Fernando Torres and always scandalous, John Terry.  Pep extinguished the rumours this week by saying he would not be behind the bench for another year at least.


Pep gave Barcelona an absolute rule of the Football world and a team capable of winning countless trophies.  He leaves Barcelona as their most charismatic, unorthodox and accomplished manager to ever set foot on the grounds of Camp Nou!


                                                 
Pep Guardiola dropping a bomb on the Football world with the news of his resignation on April 27,2012.